Iran Reportedly Invited to Join Makkah Defence Pact
· World · India Today, rt
Iran has reportedly received an invitation to join the Makkah Defence Pact, a security alliance established in August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. The claim was reported by Al Mayadeen, citing an official from the Iranian parliament's news agency, though the invitation remains unconfirmed by the involved governments. The pact, which includes a mutual defence clause similar to NATO's Article 5, is intended to strengthen regional security. Tehran has not officially opposed the alliance, which has also sparked speculation about potential future members like Egypt.
Why it matters
The potential inclusion of Iran in a Saudi-led defence pact would mark a significant realignment in Middle Eastern security, testing the stability of the recently formed alliance.
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