The New Trio in the Middle East: "When Iran Attacks, Turkey and Pakistan Will Be in a Very Sensitive Situation"
Many question marks surround the agreement signed in Mecca. On paper, if Saudi Arabia is attacked, the burden of proof falls on Turkey and Pakistan. But will it really happen? "The Pakistanis don't want to…
Assessment
A new trilateral agreement signed in Mecca raises questions about whether Turkey and Pakistan would actually defend Saudi Arabia if Iran attacked. The paper commitment places the burden on both countries, but analysts doubt their willingness or capability to follow through. The deal appears driven by Riyadh's outreach to anti-Israel states, suggesting strategic realignment rather than a reliable military pact. Watch for signs of concrete security cooperation or public hedging from Ankara and Islamabad.