Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact

In early August 2026, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact, pledging that an attack on one is an attack on all. The agreement was announced following a summit in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and marks a formal military alliance among the three nations.

The pact comes amid heightened regional tensions, including the ongoing Iran conflict, though the agreement itself is framed as a defensive measure. The three countries have not specified which threats the pact is meant to counter, but the joint declaration emphasizes collective security and solidarity.