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  1. Allies are increasing defense spending since 2017, while Trump questions the alliance's value amid threats to major oil shipping routes.
  2. Donald Trump is set to attend a NATO summit in Ankara, where he referenced US military operations in Iran and threatened to refuse help to NATO countries.

Trump backs a Mecca defence pact involving Ankara amid escalating Iran-Houthis conflict and US naval blockades.

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Trump backs a Mecca defence pact involving Ankara amid escalating Iran-Houthis conflict and US naval blockades.

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  1. Turkey and Pakistan consider Mecca Joint Defense Agreement after Houthi attacks; Pakistan brokered Iran talks.1 source
  2. CSIS analyzes the S-500's satellite interception capability as Houthis continue to terrorize the region with ballistic weapons.Sub-event
  3. The new Mecca defence pact involving Ankara is exposed to vulnerability by the ongoing Iran war and US naval blockade.1 source

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