# Turkish FM says newly signed trilateral defense deal is not aimed at Iran

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- CGTN, 2026-08-09 05:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-09/Turkish-FM-says-newly-signed-trilateral-defense-deal-not-aimed-at-Iran-1PsJTUU9eq4/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Saturday that the newly signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is not directed against Iran. Fidan characterized the arrangement as defensive rather than offensive. He said its purpose is to protect the signatories from external “attacks.” His remarks clarified how Ankara presents the agreement and its intended role.

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