Trump makes big statement on military pact between key Middle East nations
2026-08-17 06:49:40 By Evan Williams Washington DC - President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was pleased to see the recent signing of a major defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and. . .
2026-08-17 06:49:40ByEvan WilliamsWashington DC -PresidentDonald Trumpon Sunday said he was pleased to see the recent signing of a major defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was pleased about the signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan. © AFP/Jim Watson"Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, [Türkiye], and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement," Trump wrotein a rambling post to Truth Socialon Sunday. "It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how Countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way," he said. "Congratulations to the Great Leadership of the three Nations mentioned. THIS IS A BIG, BOLD, AND IMPORTANT FIRST STEP – WOW!"The three-way agreement was signed August 7 and comes amid the US and Israel's war of aggression against Iran,which has extended violenceacross the region andrebooted Houthi rebel attacksin the Red Sea. Pakistan's foreign ministry said the pact meant an attack on any member would be regarded as an attack on all, adding it was "intended to strengthen collective deterrence. "The agreement declared a "shared commitment to further strengthening their collective security and to promoting peace, security, and stability in the region and beyond. "The three countries will also share a commitment to participating in efforts to resolve the conflict between Iran and the US. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif responded to Trump's postwith praise on X, writing that he "deeply" appreciates the president's support and "kind words. ""Together with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Türkiye, Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role in ensuring the defense of our own countries as well as the entire region," he said. "I would also like to once again commend President Trump for his courageous and decisive leadership, which helped avert a nuclear catastrophe in South Asia and saved millions of lives. "Cover photo: AFP/Jim WatsonMore onDonald Trump:Trump announces massive news on American kidnapped in NigerTrump "not happy" with military drills that South Korea promises "will proceed"Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner joins high-stakes Hamas peace talks