Pakistan's Defense Chief Says Time Has Come To Implement Mecca Pact
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-09-18 07:20 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, International Orgs, War & Conflict
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The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on August 7, 2026 - coming amid the Iran war and fight for control of the Strait of Hormuz, which is what made the timing of an agreement modeled on NATO's Article 5 'collective defense' between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey so curious.
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