Iran's Foreign Ministry: No Formal Invitation Received to Join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
On the 24th local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that Iran has not yet received a formal invitation to the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement," but in discussions with the member countries of the agreement, Iran has proposed suggestions to ensure regional security.
On August 7 local time, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed signed the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" with visiting Turkish President Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. According to a joint statement issued by the three parties that day, the agreement aims to strengthen mutual deterrence against any acts of aggression and stipulates that an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all three. The agreement will also promote enhanced defense cooperation among the three countries in various fields. (Reporter Li Jiannan from the Central Broadcasting Station)
Iran has not received a formal invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement as of August 24. During discussions with member countries, Iran proposed suggestions to ensure regional security. The agreement, signed on August 7 by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, aims to enhance collective deterrence against aggression and considers any attack on one member as an attack on all.
- Iran has not received a formal invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.
- Iran proposed suggestions for regional security during discussions with member countries.
- The agreement was signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan on August 7.
- The agreement aims to strengthen deterrence against aggression.
- Any armed attack on one of the three countries will be considered an attack on all three.