Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is ‘purely defensive’ and open to others
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a defense agreement stating that an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all three. The countries say the pact is defensive and not directed at any particular country. Iran has claimed the agreement reflects these countries' reduced confidence in the United States.
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Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey 'purely defensive'
Pakistan says 3-way military pact with Saudis, Turks 'purely defensive,' open to others
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4 developments- Aug 7Officials say Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a key defense agreement
- Aug 8Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country
- Aug 9Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey 'purely defensive'
- Aug 10Only lean-right coverage:Iran takes partial credit for expansion of defense pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
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