According to several foreign media reports, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Bagheri stated on August 24 that the Iranian authorities have not received any invitations to join the Mecca Common Defense Agreement.
Previously, Mehdi Rahimi, the president of the Iranian Islamic Parliament news agency, revealed to Al Mayadeen TV that Iran has received an invitation to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement and is currently reviewing the proposal.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the 'Mecca Common Defense Agreement' on August 7. The agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against any aggressive actions. It stipulates that an armed attack against any of the three countries would be considered an attack against all three countries.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Fatih Tepe said in an interview with the Anadolu Agency on the 8th that this agreement should not be limited to just three countries. He mentioned that more countries have expressed their desire to join the agreement, and said, "Egypt is likely to join at a later stage."
Bagheer stated on the 24th that talks with Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, which signed the agreement, to discuss regional security issues have been put on the agenda.
Pakistan's Army Chief of Staff, Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on the 24th, accompanied by Pakistan's Interior Minister, Nekhwi. The Pakistani military stated that this visit is 'part of Pakistan's efforts to promote regional peace and stability.'
Additionally, Baghaei announced on the 24th that Oman's Foreign Minister Badir will visit Tehran on the 25th to hold talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Al-Aragchi regarding issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, bilateral relations, and regional matters.
