# Trilateral Defense Pact Aims to Boost Regional Stability

https://mins.news/en/video/16171

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-07 12:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzLJFhSyu_w

> Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have signed a trilateral defense pact intended to reinforce collective security and regional stability. Iran is expected to assess what the agreement could mean for the region. Its potential consequences have prompted questions about whether the pact could alter the existing security balance. The agreement comes amid heightened attention to regional security arrangements.

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