Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan forge defense pact as Iran tensions escalate

TL;DR
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defense pact to deepen regional security amid escalating Iran-related conflict. Pakistan acts as mediator between Iran and the US, while Saudi Arabia shifts toward greater military coordination, including joint strikes with the US against Iranian proxy groups and efforts to shield Red Sea shipping via a new naval coalition. The broader context features cross-border attacks by Iran and its allies, Yemen’s Houthi actions, and ongoing regional volatility.
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