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strikeAug 17, 2026

Trump Hails Mecca Defense Pact As 'Big, Bold, Important First Step'

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Trump Hails Mecca Defense Pact As 'Big, Bold, Important First Step' Since the signing of a defense pact earlier this month by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - which is being touted as having NATO level protections akin to an Article 5 style 'attack on one is an attack on all' - there's been much speculation on…

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    Trump Hails Mecca Defense Pact As 'Big, Bold, Important First Step' Since the signing of a defense pact earlier this month by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - which is being touted as having NATO level protections akin to an Article 5 style 'attack on one is an a…

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