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Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defense Pact Draws Mixed Responses Amidst Regional Tensions
August 8, 2026
A new defense pact involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye is eliciting a range of reactions, particularly from Iranian officials, who have expressed skepticism regarding its security assurances.
In related developments, Iran and Oman have reached an agreement focused on navigating security challenges in the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the conflict in Yemen is intensifying, with clashes reported between government forces and Houthi rebels.
Al Jazeera’s Mohammad reports on the evolving situation in the region.
