Iran Not Target of Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Defence Pact
Iran is not the target of the Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye defence pact, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, according to Reuters.
Fidan stressed that the agreement does not target any specific country. He explained that the pact would only come into effect if one of its members faced an attack.
Hakan Fidan Clarifies Defence Pact
The Turkish foreign minister sought to address concerns surrounding the new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye.
Fidan said Iran should not view the pact as a threat. He added that the agreement does not name an enemy or identify a particular country as a target.
Meanwhile, regional powers continue to strengthen security and defence cooperation amid growing tensions across the Middle East.
What the Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye Pact Means
The Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye defence pact brings three influential Muslim-majority countries closer together on security matters.
The agreement has attracted attention because of the strategic importance of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye. Their cooperation could influence wider defence relations across the Middle East and surrounding regions.
However, Fidan’s remarks suggest that the pact aims to provide collective security rather than create an alliance against Iran.
Türkiye Says No Country Is Being Targeted
Fidan said no country would be considered a target unless it attacked one of the pact’s members.
The statement seeks to address concerns about the agreement’s possible regional impact. Iran remains an important regional power with significant political and economic ties across the Middle East.
Furthermore, the clarification highlights the pact’s stated defensive nature. The agreement is presented as a mechanism for collective security rather than an arrangement designed to confront a particular country.
Defence Cooperation Gains Regional Attention
The agreement comes as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye seek closer coordination on regional security issues.
Their cooperation could strengthen military ties and create new channels for consultation during future security crises. At the same time, Fidan’s comments suggest that the three countries want to avoid portraying the agreement as an anti-Iran alliance.
For now, the Turkish foreign minister’s remarks aim to reduce concerns surrounding the Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye defence pact and reinforce its stated defensive purpose.
