Iran Reacts to Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Makkah Defence Agreement

Iran’s foreign ministry says the new defense deal between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye shows that regional countries no longer rely on the United States for security.

Iran has officially responded to the historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed last week by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei shared Tehran’s views during a weekly press briefing in Tehran.

Baqaei stated that the tripartite pact marks a major shift in how regional nations view global powers. He noted that countries in the region now realize they cannot buy safety from outside actors like the United States. Instead, regional states are moving toward self reliance and collective security solutions built on local partnerships.

No Threat to Tehran

The Iranian spokesperson clarified that Tehran sees no reason to worry about the new defense framework. He highlighted Iran’s strong religious, historical, and cultural bonds with Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia.

Baqaei added that any security plan rooted in regional reality can help prevent instability and deter foreign threats. When asked if Iran might join the alliance, he stated that Tehran supports cooperative security mechanisms free from foreign interference and keeps its options open.

Diplomatic Outreach and Background Context

Following Iran’s public remarks, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Dar shared the core outlines of the agreement and reiterated that the pact aims to boost strategic cooperation and promote regional peace.

What is the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement?

The reaction follows the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, in Makkah. It was signed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The defense deal establishes a collective deterrence framework where an attack on one signatory is treated as an attack on all three. Pakistani officials emphasized that the agreement remains purely defensive, targets no nation, and stays open for other friendly regional countries to join.