Iran says it is not concerned by new 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement'
Iran says it is not concerned by new 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' Iran has played down the mutual security agreement signed between the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey in the Muslim holy city of Mecca on Friday. Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, said on Monday that Tehran saw no reason to be concerned that a new security pact is directed against Iran. Baghaei…
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has dismissed concerns over the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. Baghaei stated that Iran sees no reason to be concerned about the new security pact, which he believes reflects a change in perception towards the United States and a shift in regional security approaches. He further emphasized that the agreement signifies a move towards greater reliance on the states' own capabilities rather than external powers.
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