The shift follows earlier criticism from Tehran, which warned against the pact and the risk of foreign intervention in Yemen. The alliance was activated after Houthi militia targeted Saudi targets, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Pakistan has since deployed about 8,000 military forces in a defensive capacity, while Turkey is preparing to submit the pact to its parliament for ratification. Both countries have limited their involvement to technical and air defense support to avoid active combat on the Yemeni battlefield.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Reverses Position to Join Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan Security Pact
Geopolitics3 days ago
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran expressed willingness for his country to participate in the Mecca Alliance, a regional security agreement currently involving Riyadh, Ankara, and Islamabad. Pezeshkian described the mutual defense pact as a step forward toward achieving Islamic unity and preventing Muslims from fighting each other. While he admitted Tehran does not yet know the full details of the alliance's internal decisions, he stated that Iran is ready to join the process.
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