Why Are Saudi Arabia, Turkey And Pakistan Forming A New Defense Pact?
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have announced a new defense pact aimed at strengthening military cooperation and regional security. The agreement comes amid rising tensions across the Middle East, including the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, concerns over maritime security in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, and shifting regional alliances. Supporters say the partnership will deepen defense cooperation through joint planning, military coordination and strategic collaboration. Analysts also argue the pact could reshape the region's security architecture, with implications for Israel, Iran, Gulf states and the United States. In this report, experts examine why the three countries are coming together, what each stands to gain, and whether the agreement marks the emergence of a new regional security bloc. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http
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