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  1. Houthis seized the key Red Sea port of Mokha. Turkey signed the Mecca Defence Pact with Saudi Arabia, while a Saudi prince sought US armed help against the Houthi advance. BRICS called for peace in the region.

Defense Pact Talks Include Iran as Potential Future Member Amid Regional Tensions

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Military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey met in Riyadh on September 25 to discuss the defense pact. They pledged to translate the commitments of the pact, which was signed on August 7, into effective military cooperation through intelligence sharing and coordination. The pact condemns attacks on Mecca and the kingdom’s infrastructure. Turkey’s parliament speaker noted that the agreement was still in a preparatory stage and that Iran could potentially join the pact later.

From moroccoworldnews.com

Why it matters

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The discussions indicate a potential shift in regional security architecture, with the inclusion of Iran as a future member. The pact requires parliamentary approval to take full effect, meaning the commitments are currently being tested against ongoing regional events.

Houthi attacks have been targeting the key Red Sea port of Mokha. Turkey signed the Mecca Defence Pact with Saudi Arabia, while a Saudi prince sought US armed help against the Houthi advance. BRICS called for peace in the region.

From moroccoworldnews.com

Who's involved

  • Saudi ArabiaCountry involved in the defense pact and target of recent attacks
  • AnkaraCountry whose officials were part of the defense pact discussions
  • BRICSRegional bloc whose future membership was discussed in the context of the pact

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