Iran says Pak-Saudi-Turkiye deal shows 'change in perception' towards US
Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday that the defence pact signed last week between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye was “a sign of a change in the perception” of regional countries towards the United States. The joint defence agreement, signed in Makkah on Friday, aims to strengthen collective deterrence and empowers its signatory states to treat an attack against one of them as an attack…
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, commented on Monday that the defense pact recently signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signifies a shift in regional perceptions towards the United States. The joint defense agreement, signed in Makkah on Friday, aims to bolster collective deterrence, treating an attack against one as an attack against all.
Baqaei stated that the region's countries have come to recognize that security cannot be purchased from untrustworthy sources, particularly the United States, due to recent developments. He emphasized that there is no reason to doubt the pact's neutrality, highlighting the strong historical, religious, and civilizational ties between Iran and the signatory countries.
Baqaei also noted that any approach based on regional realities, encompassing capabilities and perspectives, has the potential to enhance security and prevent instability caused by external actors, such as Israel. When asked about Iran's potential involvement, Baqaei affirmed that Iran has consistently advocated for security mechanisms based on regional cooperation and free from foreign influence.
He reiterated that Iran remains in close contact with neighboring and regional countries, hoping for the adoption of the best path to strengthen collective security.
Written by urgent.news from Dawn - Pakistan's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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