# Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed as Hormuz deal looms

https://mins.news/en/item/16613

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-08 00:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/8/8/iran-war-live-trilateral-mecca-defence-pact-signed-as-hormuz-deal-looms?traffic_source=rss

> The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca. The trilateral pact comes as the Iran war continues and a deal over the Strait of Hormuz appears close. The agreement brings Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan together in a shared defence arrangement.

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