Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:12pm on 07 Aug 2026,Friday International
Iran has criticised the newly signed defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, warning that the trilateral pact will not guarantee Riyadh's security. Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezaei said Saudi Arabia should not expect a "paper agreement" to provide protection, arguing that years of close security ties with the United States also failed to ensure its safety. His remarks came after the three countries formalised a defence partnership aimed at strengthening military cooperation amid regional security concerns. The pact has drawn attention across the region, with Iran emerging as one of its first vocal critics. Tehran's response highlights growing geopolitical tensions surrounding the agreement and its potential implications for regional security dynamics.
