Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign joint defense agreement amid escalating Middle East turmoil

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have formalized a joint defense agreement in Mecca, signaling the emergence of a new Sunni security axis. This pact, signed by leaders from the three nations, aims to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression, with an attack on one considered an attack on all. The agreement comes amidst heightened regional tensions, including Iranian missile fire on Gulf oil exporters and a broader U.S.-Iran conflict, reshaping the Middle Eastern security architecture and potentially impacting global alliances.