Iran says Pak-Saudi-Turkiye deal shows 'change in perception' towards US

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has stated that the defense pact signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye demonstrates a change in regional perception towards the United States. The joint agreement, signed in Makkah, aims to strengthen collective deterrence and empower the signatory states to treat an attack against one as an attack against all.

Baqaei emphasized that regional countries have realized that security is not a commodity that can be bought from false security brokers, particularly the United States. He highlighted Iran's deep ties with Pakistan, Turkiye, and even Saudi Arabia, and stated that any plan based on geopolitical and historical realities, correctly identifying the enemy and threat, has a chance of strengthening security and preventing instability.

When asked about Iran's willingness to possibly join the pact, Baqaei reiterated Iran's emphasis on pursuing security mechanisms based on cooperation between regional countries, free from foreign influence and intervention.

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