Iran says Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye deal shows 'change in perception' towards US
TEHERAN: Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday that a defence pact signed last week between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan was “a sign of a change in the perception” of countries in the region towards the United States.
Iran's foreign ministry announced on Monday that a defense pact recently signed among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signifies a shift in regional perception towards the United States. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated this during a weekly press conference, criticizing the US for allegedly selling security as a commodity to untrustworthy brokers.
He emphasized that regional countries cannot depend on the US's past security assurances, and that the pact does not concern Iran due to strong religious, historical, and civilizational bonds with the signatory nations. He further stated that there is no reason to fear that the treaty will be against Iran. The pact was signed on Friday amid a five-month conflict between the US and Iran, which has involved neighboring countries and disrupted regional shipping lanes.
Pakistan's foreign ministry disclosed on Friday that the agreement implies an attack on any member would be considered an attack on all, and that it aims to enhance collective deterrence. Experts believe the pact intends to deter Iran and counter an unreliable United States.
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