Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaie said Monday that the tripartite defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia is not a cause for concern for Iran, citing deep religious, historical, and cultural ties. Baghaie added that the agreement reflects a 'change in regional perceptions,' according to a report by security analyst Yair Goldblatt on X. The statement builds on his earlier remarks Monday that the region cannot rely on the United States for security.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaie issued a statement Monday downplaying concerns over the recently signed tripartite defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. Baghaie asserted that the pact is not directed against Iran, emphasizing the deep religious, historical, and cultural ties between Iran and the three nations. He described the agreement as a 'change in regional perceptions,' according to a report by security analyst Yair Goldblatt on X.
The statement follows a series of Iranian reactions to the defense pact. Earlier Monday, Baghaie said that Iran has 'no reason to fear' what he called the 'Mecca agreement,' arguing that the alliance proves regional countries understand they cannot rely on the United States for their security. The Zioneer reported that Iran's initial reaction characterized the deal as reflecting a shift in the three countries' view of the US.
Baghaie's latest remarks appear aimed at managing the diplomatic fallout from the pact, which has drawn concern from Iran-aligned channels. The agreement, signed in recent days, marks a significant step in security cooperation among the three Muslim-majority nations.
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