Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, marking a significant shift in regional security architecture amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump praised the pact on his Truth Social platform, describing the trilateral agreement as a bold first step toward regional self-defence capabilities.

The agreement follows a week of escalating violence, including Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear installations and retaliatory ballistic missile barrages, which have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.