Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others
First publishedAug 8, 16:52 UTC
Last updatedAug 9, 16:30 UTC · 16m ago
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The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday as the three countries seek to deepen security cooperation amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.
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- The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday as the three countries seek to deepen security cooperation amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.
- How widely is it covered?
- 8 outlets, average source rating 6.9/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 16m ago.
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Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others
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