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 said the pact showed a "change in perception" towards the US, as well as a shift in the regional approach to security.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:43:37 +0100