Iran's potential inclusion in new Mecca Defense pact discussed
Most outlets reported that Iran was reportedly invited to join the newly established Mecca Joint Defence Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. However, 24 News HD noted in passing that Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated no formal invitation had been received, while The News International did not include this clarification.
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No formal invitation to join Makkah defence pact: Iran
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has said that Tehran did not receive a formal invitation to join a proposed regional security pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, while noting that regional countries had raised the broader issue of regional security in their discussions with Iran.
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Iran reportedly invited to join newly established Mecca Defense pact: What to know
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have reportedly invited Iran to join their newly established Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which was formed earlier this month. The invitation has not been confirmed by Iran’s Foreign Ministry or by any of the three signatory parties. The head of the...
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