Will Iran join the Mecca pact? Tehran ‘reviewing’ surprise defence alliance invitation
Iran is reportedly considering an invitation to join the Mecca Defence Pact, a security framework led by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. If confirmed, the move could mark a significant shift in regional geopolitics, given the long history of rivalry between Tehran and Riyadh and Iran's ties to Yemen's Houthi movement. While no official confirmation has been issued by the governments involved, reports suggest the proposal is under review in Tehran. Could the Mecca Pact evolve into a broader regional security alliance, and what would Iran's entry mean for Middle East power dynamics, security cooperation and strategic rivalries?
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