Fidan: No Iran threat in Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi pact

The foreign ministers of Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense agreement that does not target Iran and aims to strengthen regional cooperation in military security, especially in ensuring safe navigation in the Red Sea. The agreement resembles Article Five of the NATO Charter and includes the establishment of a ministerial committee and a secretariat, with Egypt possibly joining after resolving certain technical issues. A Saudi official stated that the pact is not intended to create a military bloc or arms race but focuses on building autonomous and sustainable capabilities among the member states.

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