Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye form military alliance against Israel

On August 6, 2026, in Mecca, KSA, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan concluded a joint defense agreement. According to the official statement, "it reflects the shared commitment of the three states to further strengthen their collective security and promote peace, security and stability in the region and beyond, in pursuit of a secure and prosperous future. It aims to strengthen collective deterrence (…)