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Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal, and other Middle East news
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The agreement was signed during a meeting between high-ranking officials from the three countries, including the Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President, and Pakistan's Prime Minister.
A mutual defense agreement has been signed by Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. This deal means that if one of these countries is attacked, it will be considered an attack on all three. The agreement was signed during a meeting between high-ranking officials from the three countries, including the Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President, and Pakistan's Prime Minister.
Further details about the agreement and its implications are available from the source. The signing of this agreement comes as Iran-backed Houthi rebels have increased attacks on Saudi-linked targets. Full coverage of the latest developments in the Middle East can be found through the provided link.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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