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Meanwhile, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is ready to support Saudi Arabia and is seriously considering joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. “Whatever Saudi Arabia requests, we will of course fulfill,” he said, while reaffirming Egypt’s full solidarity with the Kingdom against the attacks on its territory.
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The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its support for the "Mecca Alliance" and all regional efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability in the region, while noting that it is premature to discuss Qatar's formal accession to this alliance. In the same vein, the Qatari Foreign Ministry stressed its support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to preserve its security and territorial integrity. The Qatari Foreign Ministry also strongly condemned the Houthi group's targeting of a power station in Medina that serves the Prophet's Mosque, and condemned the group's approach of targeting Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy sites, and civilian infrastructure. Regarding the visit of the Iranian Interior Minister and the case of the Iranian pilots, the Foreign Ministry stated that it leaves it to the Interior Ministry to confirm the date and details of the visit, while emphasizing Doha's openness to a visit from the Iranian side to review the measures taken regarding the case, and that it has informed Tehran of the latest developments.
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Qatar says today that it is too early to talk about joining the Mecca Agreement, the trilateral defense alliance between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, but they support any step that will bring stability to the region.
#Urgent | Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
We support Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to preserve its security and territorial integrity.
We leave it to the Ministry of Interior to confirm the visit of the Iranian Interior Minister, its date, and details.
We are open to a visit from the Iranian side to review the measures taken regarding the pilots' case.
We have informed the Iranian side of the latest developments in the case of the Iranian pilots.
We support the initiatives of the countries of the region to preserve their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, including the Mecca Alliance.
The Mecca Alliance strengthens regional cooperation to preserve the resources and stability of the countries of the region.
We condemn the irresponsible approach of the Houthi group in targeting Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy sites, and civilian infrastructure.
We condemn in the strongest terms the Houthi group's targeting of a power station in Medina that serves the Prophet's Mosque.
Talks and the exchange of messages between the parties are ongoing through Qatar and its regional partners.
Negotiations are underway regarding Iran and take into account the concerns of various parties. Parties
We support the Mecca Alliance and every effort that enhances regional stability.
It is too early to talk about Qatar joining the Mecca Alliance.
#Urgent | Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
We support Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to preserve its security and territorial integrity.
We leave it to the Ministry of Interior to confirm the visit of the Iranian Interior Minister, its date, and details.
We are open to a visit from the Iranian side to review the measures taken regarding the pilots' case.
We have informed the Iranian side of the latest developments in the case of the Iranian pilots.
We support the initiatives of the countries of the region to preserve their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, including the Mecca Alliance.
The Mecca Alliance strengthens regional cooperation to preserve the resources and stability of the countries of the region.
We condemn the irresponsible approach of the Houthi group in targeting Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy sites, and civilian infrastructure.
We condemn the irresponsible approach of the Houthi group in targeting Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy sites, and civilian infrastructure.
We condemn in the strongest terms the Houthi group's targeting of a power station in Medina that serves the Prophet's Mosque.
Talks and exchange of messages between the parties. Continued through Qatar and its regional partners
Negotiations are ongoing regarding Iran and take into account the concerns of various parties
We support the Mecca Alliance and every effort that enhances regional stability
It is premature to talk about Qatar joining the Mecca Alliance
Qatari Foreign Ministry: It is too early to talk about Qatar joining the Mecca Alliance
The “Mecca Alliance” has activated its collective defense commitments between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, initiating procedures to rapidly provide and deploy military forces and capabilities to the Kingdom. This comes amid escalating “security threats facing Saudi Arabia,” a reference to the advance of the Houthi movement in Yemen. For more details
Journalist Jasser Al-Jasser: The Mecca Alliance is not an impromptu act, but rather the culmination of years of planning and organization. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are major powers that respect their commitments and do not act recklessly. The announcement of the alliance's activation sends a message to any party contemplating escalation. Iran will fiercely resist to save the Houthis, as they represent its last remaining card. The essence of defense lies in eliminating the sources of threat. Whoever loses their way and takes risks must bear the responsibility for their actions.
Iran has not improved its relations with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, and it views the Mecca Alliance as a rival and adversary. The existence of this alliance in the region is important and necessary for regional security and stability. | Mansour Al-Waili, Iranian affairs expert
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Turkey and Pakistan Agree to Quickly Send Troops to Saudi Arabia The defense ministers of Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, as members of the "Trilateral Mecca Pact", issued a joint statement announcing the immediate start of implementing joint defense commitments and the rapid dispatch and deployment of troops and military equipment to Saudi Arabia following the escalation of the conflict with Yemen. The statement, while appointing retired General Noman Mahmood from Pakistan as the secretary general of the coalition, emphasized that, according to the collective defense agreement, any attack on the territory of one of the members will be considered an attack on all countries.
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The King of Morocco: The security and stability of the Kingdom, like the security of the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries, is an integral part of the security of the Kingdom of Morocco, and any attack on Saudi Arabia is an attack on Morocco.
The Mecca Defense Alliance meets at the ministerial and chiefs of staff levels... Will Türkiye and Pakistan intervene after the attacks on Saudi Arabia from Yemen?
The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced the holding of an emergency meeting of the Chiefs of Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. According to Russia Today, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the activation of the Mecca Agreement and the completion of the process of establishing the General Secretariat, its committees and working groups in a meeting at the headquarters of the Saudi Mission to the United Nations. The foreign ministers of the three countries also discussed preparations for the start of the activities of these institutions.<br/ At this meeting, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey strongly condemned Yemen's attacks on Saudi positions.<br/ They also emphasized Saudi Arabia's right to take necessary measures to defend its security based on Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.<br/ The foreign ministers of the three countries also discussed the arrangements for holding an emergency meeting of the Chiefs of Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The armed forces held talks with the aim of exploring ways to support Saudi Arabia, based on the provisions of the Mecca Agreement. dnws.ir/003d3t @Defapress_ir
Participating countries include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
Participating countries include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
Participating countries include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
Participating countries include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
Journalist Abdulrahman Hayat: Pakistan has affirmed to Iran that Saudi Arabia's security is a red line for Islamabad. The Pakistani Defense Minister's statements indicate the necessity for Tehran to cease its support for the Houthi militia, its spread of terrorism, and its threats to the region. Islamabad has also reaffirmed its commitment to the Mecca Agreement. Military expert Faisal Al-Hamad: Saudi Arabia will activate the Mecca Agreement if it deems it necessary. This activation could involve a request for intelligence information, air defense systems, or military units.
A small note: Sudan is not really a field that can be easily included within the scope of the Mecca Agreement. Cooperation there began long before the agreement. The Yemen issue, on the other hand, is technically a matter that needs to be addressed by the parties involved and is open to interpretation due to its 'civil war' status. Its further dimension could first be linked to the Red Sea Security Alliance.
Ambassador Moussa told LBCI: There is direct military coordination with the parties to the "Mecca Agreement," specifically with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, which keeps us in constant contact. Egypt's non-participation in the "Mecca Agreement" does not mean there is no coordination with member states, but we have chosen to confront challenges through coordination with our partners.
We reported in the edition: Not only in Israel are they not enthusiastic about the defense alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. But also in the Gulf Emirates. This week, this trilateral defense alliance was launched at a meeting of defense ministers in Istanbul. While countries like Qatar and Bahrain welcomed it, there is one country that has been very silent, and that is the United Arab Emirates. Sources in the Gulf who are familiar with the Emirates' position on the matter tell us that Abu Dhabi is less enthusiastic about the new regional alliance and does not understand its purpose, as each member country has different interests, and therefore the Emirates do not expect great things from it. "The Emirates know that this is just ink on paper. It is not a matter of displeasure, but they give it more importance than it is," one source in the Gulf who is familiar with the position of the Emirates, which is known to be very close to India, Pakistan's major rival in Asia, which is part of this alliance, told us. Against this backdrop, we reported that there are various elements in Israel who would be interested in harnessing the Emirates into some kind of parallel alliance with other countries that would provide a counterweight to the Pakistani-Saudi-Turkish alliance.
Qatar endorsed the Mecca Alliance, and Saudi Arabia represents the Gulf Cooperation Council states. Two Arab states have normalized relations with Israel and cannot join any alliance or operate under any regional defense or security umbrella because Israel will not accept it. — Ali Al-Hail, Professor of Political Science at Doha University
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#ArabIranianDialogue
Qatar endorsed the Mecca Alliance, and Saudi Arabia represents the Gulf Cooperation Council states. Two Arab states have normalized relations with Israel and cannot join any alliance or operate under any regional defense or security umbrella because Israel will not accept it. — Ali Al-Hail, Professor of Political Science at Doha University
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#ArabIranianDialogue
Political analyst Muhannad Hafiz Oglu: A new regional project is taking shape, led by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Tomorrow's meeting will bring together diplomats and military officials for the direct implementation of an agreement signed by the three leaders. Egypt is a key member of the committee.
What is this event about?
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (also known as the Makkah Accord or Mecca Joint Defense Agreement) is a collective-defense agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan on August 7, 2026, under which an armed attack against any one of the three countries is regarded as an attack against them all. The agreement has subsequently been described by its signatories as open to additional countries.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed country formally joins the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
The listed country will be considered to have formally joined if either of the following occurs:
- the country signs the Agreement or a formal accession protocol or instrument that, by its terms or official characterization, makes it a party, member, or signatory; or
- the country and the Agreement’s existing parties officially announce, jointly or separately, that the country has become a party, member, or signatory.
Statements of intent, applications, invitations to join, negotiations, parliamentary authorization, approval in principle, or general defense cooperation will not qualify. A separate bilateral or multilateral defense agreement will not qualify unless it is officially identified as accession to the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
Once a qualifying accession has occurred, this market will resolve to “Yes,” regardless of any subsequent withdrawal, suspension, reversal, or termination.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official information from the governments of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, and the listed country; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.