Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Sign Makkah Joint Defense Agreement
The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, signed on August 7, 2026, by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, establishes that any armed attack against one of the three would be considered an attack against them all, according to official statements from the signing in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The new trilateral pact signals a shift in regional security perceptions, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. Speaking at a weekly press conference in Tehran on Monday, Baghaei stated that regional countries have realized that security is not a commodity that can be purchased from dealers of false security following developments over the past two or three years.
Iran Responds to Regional Pact
Tehran maintains that it sees no reason for concern regarding the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. Baghaei emphasized during his press briefing that Iran shares deep religious, historical, and civilizational bonds with each of the three signatory nations, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
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Under the terms of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, an act of military aggression directed at any of the trio is treated as an assault on all of them.
Diplomatic Engagement Between Islamabad and Tehran
Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday to discuss the defense pact and broader regional stability. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar provided Araghchi with details regarding the recently signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, emphasizing its goals of bolstering strategic cooperation while promoting stability and peace across the region.
Araghchi thanked Dar for sharing the key aspects of the agreement. Both foreign ministers agreed to remain in close contact on matters of mutual interest, according to the official statement from Islamabad.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement?
It is a trilateral defense pact signed by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan stipulating that any armed attack against one of the three would be considered an attack against them all.
Who signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement?
The agreement was signed by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
What is Iran’s official stance on the pact?
According to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran views the deal as a sign of a change in the perception of the countries of the region and feels no concern due to its deep religious, historical and civilizational bonds with each one of the deal’s signatories.
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