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strikeAug 13, 2026

‘Muslim Nato’ could see Saudia Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan clash with Israel or Iran

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The new defence agreement from Mecca signals a growing effort by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to strengthen deterrence and deepen military cooperation beyond the United States, as they prepare for a world less reliant on Washington — but with Iranian and Israeli aggression still shaping the region, the pact has…

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  • Dominika PíhováBy Dominika Píhová

    The new defence agreement from Mecca signals a growing effort by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to strengthen deterrence and deepen military cooperation beyond the United States, as they prepare for a world less reliant on Washington — but with Iranian and Israeli aggression …

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