What Happened
Tehran Watches New Defence Arrangement Amid Growing Tensions
A senior Iranian lawmaker has stated that the Mecca Defence Pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan reflects regional frustration with the US as a security partner. The pact may signal a loss of confidence in US security, with Tehran closely watching the development. Iran supports the growth of indigenous regional security, according to Abbas Moghtadaei, deputy chairman of parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, as reported by Iran International.