Iran says Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey deal shows 'change in perception' towards U.S.
Iran's foreign ministry stated that a new defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signals a shift in regional perception regarding U.S. security guarantees. Tehran emphasized that it does not view the treaty as a threat to its own security.
Why it matters
The formation of this pact suggests a realignment of regional powers seeking collective security independent of traditional U.S. influence.
Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday (August 10, 2026) that a defence pact signed last week between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan was "a sign of a change in the perception" of countries in the region towards the United States.
"The countries of the region have realised that security is not a commodity that can be bought from false brokers," said Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei at a weekly press conference, referring to the U.S., an ally of the three signatories to the pact.
"Countries in the region cannot rely on the claim of security provided by the U.S. as in the past," he added. He also said Iran was not concerned that the pact could be aimed at Tehran, highlighting "deep religious, historical and civilisational ties" with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan.
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