Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s new defense pact reflects anxiety, not strength - opinion
Rather than projecting confidence, the deal with Pakistan and Turkey reflects Saudi Arabia’s search for additional security guarantees in the face of Iran’s growing regional influence.
The US-Saudi nuclear deal: Don’t settle, renegotiate - opinion
Are the Houthis Iran’s last gaming card? – opinion
Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defense agreement exposes limits of US military reliance- interview
Saudi Arabia's new alliance did nothing when a Houthi drone hit Jizan - analysis
Saudi Arabia’s new defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan promises collective deterrence, but its first test showed the limits of what that commitment may actually mean.
'A paper tiger': Iran sees Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan defense pact as a major win, expert tells 'Post'
“Saudi Arabia has not taken any action against any of the aggressors attacking its territory, meaning Iran, the Houthis and the militias in Iraq. They have not done anything about it.”
Iran says Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi defense pact is no threat, reflects a 'shift in approach'
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said the pact showed a shift in regional countries' approach to security, with greater reliance on their own capabilities rather than outside powers.
Pakistan says defense pact with Turkey, Saudi Arabia is 'purely defensive,' open to other nations
He said the Mecca Agreement is the result of several years of discussions and mutual consultations, aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation to address various security challenges, promote peace.
Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
"A lot of the necessities, and I'm talking food, that these Gulf nations require - Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia - comes in by boat," and flying in goods is causing prices to rise.
Middle East officials urged states to make deals with Israel - while secretly preparing for war
KAN News report said regional officials suggested reaching agreement with Israel with the intention of later violating it • Officials further advised to use the period to 'prepare for a future war'
Saudi Arabia's new agreement with Turkey, Pakistan puts stability on dangerous ground - editorial
Riyadh must decide whether its new alliances will strengthen regional stability or give greater influence to governments seeking to turn Israel into the common enemy.
Iran releases video claiming Khamenei unharmed, shares new demands for re-opening Strait of Hormuz
Netanyahu reportedly agrees to Trump's Gaza plan • Houthis continue strikes in Yemen • Iran says 'no reason' to fear new Mecca defense pact
India-Israel ties will bloom amid Middle East's new Mecca Pact - analysis
Ties with Greece and Cyprus are also likely to benefit from the agreement, with Athens and Nicosia as concerned about an expanded Turkish footprint in the eastern Mediterranean as Jerusalem is.
Turkey, Saudi, Pakistan defense pact complicates Israel normalization hopes, expert tells 'Post'
Saudi Arabia, the hardest-hit of all three countries, likely joined the pact so it would have more leverage and options as trust in Washington is waning in the region, Guzansky said.