What Happened
Regional Powers Unite Against Iran And Israel Threats
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have signed a new defense agreement, which stipulates that any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack against them all. The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement comes as the Iran war threatens to restart and Houthi attacks from Yemen have already begun. The agreement is seen as a significant development in the region, with implications for the balance of power and the role of the United States as a security provider. The pact was signed in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and was reported by the Atlantic Council.