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Mohsen Rezaei appointed as secretary of Iran's top security body

DUBAI, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Iran has changed its secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, appointing former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei as second-in-command on the body that coordinates the country's security and foreign policy. Rezaei is more of an outspoken public figure than his predecessor, Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr. The appointment was announced late on Sunday by…

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Pakistan claims Mecca defense pact is purely defensive and open to other nations

He said the Mecca Agreement is the result of several years of discussions and mutual consultations, aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation to address various security challenges, promote peace.

  • Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar states Mecca pact is defensive, open to others
  • Agreement aims to enhance peace, stability, and prosperity in region
  • External attack on any signatory considered attack on all three nations

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