Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye have signed a landmark defense pact in Mecca, committing to mutual defense where an attack on one is regarded as an attack on all.
Formed amid a volatile Middle Eastern security landscape following US-Israeli actions against Iran and subsequent regional fallout, the alliance merges Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities, Türkiye’s advanced defense industry and massive military power, and Saudi Arabia’s financial strength and strategic resources.
While experts debate its immediate impact and whether it mirrors a true “Islamic NATO,” the trilateral framework marks a significant shift toward a regionally driven security architecture, drawing close attention from regional powers like Iran and India.
