Pakistan's Foreign Minister on the new defense pact with Turkey and Saudi Arabia: "The agreement is defensive and is not directed against any country. Its purpose is to strengthen security cooperation and joint deterrence."
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Iran Responds to Mecca Agreement
Iran's FM Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on the Mecca Agreement:
There is no reason for us to be concerned that this pact between the two neighboring countries of Türkiye and Pakistan, as well as Saudi Arabia--three countries with which we sh...
Iran's FM Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on the Mecca Agreement:
There is no reason for us to be concerned that this pact between the two neighboring countries of Türkiye and Pakistan, as well as Saudi Arabia--three countries with which we share deep religious, historical, and civilizational bonds -- is directed against Iran.
The history of friendship between the nations of Türkiye and Pakistan, as two neighboring Muslim countries, is long-standing.
This development is an important sign [of a shift in regional perceptions].
Chikli Warns Against Mecca Alliance
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli:
The Mecca Alliance is a very dangerous and very troubling development.
Saudi Arabia was essentially sitting on the fence. It already had a defense agreement with Pakistan, but the moment i...
Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli:
The Mecca Alliance is a very dangerous and very troubling development.
Saudi Arabia was essentially sitting on the fence. It already had a defense agreement with Pakistan, but the moment it goes with the Turks—who are in a direct confrontation with us, one that could develop to dimensions that may have extremely serious consequences, both in the Mediterranean and on the Syrian front, this is a development that is very, very bad for us, for Israel.
It requires us to deepen our alliances with Greece and Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, and Somaliland.
Fidan Warns Russia May Use Last Resort
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Russia-Ukraine:
When the war of attrition at the front turns into attrition behind the front lines, the issue becomes a matter of whether or not you will continue to exist as a nation. You use whatev...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Russia-Ukraine:
When the war of attrition at the front turns into attrition behind the front lines, the issue becomes a matter of whether or not you will continue to exist as a nation. You use whatever last resort you have at your disposal.
If the destruction reaches that level, Russia may resort to the final option at its disposal. During my visit to Russia, it seemed that this issue might come up as well, because it was said that the public is now demanding such a thing.
This is a dangerous situation. Everything people say will not happen ends up happening.
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Sign Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. An attack on one is now an attack on all three. Riyadh lit its landmarks in the three flags.
Turkey's Fidan Details Mecca Alliance
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the Mecca Alliance:
For the past 2 years and 8 months, I have been in constant communication with our partners and other countries.
This agreement has been in preparation for 2 years.
Turkey to Supply Ukraine Rocket Arms
Turkey will hand Ukraine a major surplus rocket artillery package. The deal covers 12 M270 MLRS launchers, 70 ATACMS missiles, 2,500 M26 DPICM cluster rockets and 47,000 203mm DPICM shells.
Turkey Tightens Dardanelles Shipping
Vessels headed for Russia's Novorossiysk hub are being denied or held up on transit permits through the Dardanelles Strait, as Turkey tightens commercial shipping into the Black Sea following a rise in Russian and Ukrainian attacks on ships there.
- Bloomberg.
Turkey Defends Pact With Pakistan, KSA
Turkey: Defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia doesn't contradict NATO commitments.
Houthi PM Responds to Saudi Alliance
Houthi PM Mahdi Almshat responds to the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani defense alliance signed today: the agreements do not apply retroactively, and the "blockade for blockade" equation will continue until its goals are met.
Anyone backing what he called Saudi Arabia's 12-year aggression and blockade is "an aggressor - even if he wraps the matter in flashy headlines."
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Sign Mecca Pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a tripartite defense alliance, the "Mecca Agreement." Their leaders prayed together after signing.
Turkey Signs Defense Pact With Saudis
Turkey: We have signed that any attack on Saudi Arabia or Pakistan is an attack on Turkey.
Iran Official Warns Saudi Arabia
Iran's Ibrahim Rezaii: ‘Saudis must know that a paper agreement with Turkey and Pakistan will not bring them security, just as years of one-sided nursing to the Americans did not bring them security. Reform your policies so that you do not need to beg for security from others’
Saudi Prince Eyes New Regional Axis
Amid the crisis between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is working to establish a parallel axis. Potential partners named include Turkey, Iran, Qatar, Egypt and Pakistan.
-Kann news.
Turkey Saudi Pakistan Sign Mecca Pact
A Turkish official says the newly signed Mecca Agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is defensive in nature and pledges mutual support only for defense purposes.
The official says it targets no specific actor and stays open to other regional countries.
Pakistan Turkey Saudi Defense Pact
BREAKING: Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign a joint defense agreement.
Turkey to Join Saudi-Pakistan Alliance
Turkey expected to join the Saudi-Pakistani defense alliance today. - Reuters
Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan Defense Pact Talks
Reuters confirmed months ago that Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan had a draft defense agreement in the pipeline.
Tomorrow, Erdogan is meeting MBS and Sharif in Riyadh.
New pact?
Erdogan Eyes Kurdish Arena Overhaul
Erdogan is working to reshape the Kurdish arena across Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. His party this week put forward a bill to dismantle the Kurdish underground in return for partial amnesty for some of its members.
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Turkey Backs Iran-US Negotiations
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan:
We will continue to support negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Turkey Condemns Israeli Attacks on Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:
Israel's attacks targeting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity are one of the most serious threats to the country's stability.
The international community must demonstrate a stronger response in the face of Israel's occupying mentality.
It must apply the necessary pressure to ensure compliance with the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement and respect for Syria's sovereignty.
Foreign Ministers Meet in Amman
The Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Amman today.
Iran Warns US Against Aggression
Iranian FM Araqchi: Iran is ready to respond decisively to any "aggression."
He warned the U.S. against any "adventurous action" in calls with Turkey's FM and Pakistan's army chief.
Erdogan Advises Lebanon Against Israel Deal
At a meeting in Turkey, Erdogan advised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun against rushing into any agreement with Israel, claiming Israel has no interest in peace with anyone. He urged Aoun to strengthen ties with Syria and to visit Damascus, and offered to deploy Turkish forces to southern Lebanon once UNIFIL's mandate ends.
Reported by Lebanese outlet Al-Akhbar, affiliated with Hezbollah.
Egypt Qatar Turkey Press Hamas Deal
Egypt, Qatar and Turkey are pressuring Hamas to sign the deal now in its final stages, which includes disarmament, a foreign source involved in the talks tells Kann News. Egypt is applying the heaviest pressure of the three. The message to Hamas: you have no better alternative.