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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey just forged a bold new defense pact—the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement—declaring an attack on any one of them as an attack on all three, creating a powerful regional security bloc. With Saudi Arabia’s wealth, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, and Turkey’s military might, the alliance aims to deter threats and project unity amid global instability. Turkey’s foreign minister stressed this is about collective security—not targeting specific foes like Iran—and clarified that membership is open to others, with Egypt eyed as a likely next partner. The agreement allows for flexible support ranging from intelligence sharing to full military deployment, backed by regular high-level meetings and a secretariat based in Riyadh.

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