Iran eyes expansion of Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
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Iran has reportedly received an official invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement—signed by Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia—with Tehran saying the invitation is under consideration; if Tehran joins, the bloc would broaden its mutual-defence framework amid regional tensions. Bangladesh has floated joining, and the pact has drawn attention after U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the agreement when it was signed.
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