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Turkey signals potential expansion of defense pact to include Iran and broader Muslim world

Sep 25, 2026 04:59 AM CT Ankara, Turkey defense_pact,regional_security,diplomacy,turkey,iran,saudi_arabia,pakistan

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The Speaker of the Turkish Parliament stated that a proposed defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan could expand to include Iran and other Muslim nations. This diplomatic development suggests a potential shift in regional security architecture that may alter the strategic balance involving Iran and its adversaries.

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A defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan could turn into a broader pact "for the Muslim world" that includes Iran, Turkey's parliament speaker said on ‌Friday, adding that it is expected to be submitted for ratification from next month.

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Cited by Turkish official as a potential participant in the expanded defense pact.

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