Syrian FM says Damascus mulling Mecca Joint Defense pact, but rejects strengthening Iran ties
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-08-22 03:19 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran
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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani said on Thursday that Syria, like other countries, is closely reviewing the trilateral defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, but has not yet decided whether to join the pact.
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