Iran says it has no reason to fear the new security pact between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia [1].
The statement comes as regional powers reorganize defense ties through the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The pact's formation could shift the geopolitical balance in the Middle East and South Asia, potentially altering how neighboring states manage security threats.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei made the comments on Aug. 10, 2026 [1] during a statement given in Dubai, United Arab Emirates [1]. Baghaei said the Iranian government does not view the agreement as a hostile maneuver.
"We see no reason to be concerned that a new security pact between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia is directed against Tehran," Baghaei said [1].
According to the spokesman, the agreement does not pose a threat to the security of the Islamic Republic. He said, "Iran has no cause for alarm over the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement; it is not aimed at Tehran" [2].
While the official government position remains calm, the pact has not been viewed uniformly within Iran. One Iranian lawmaker criticized the agreement, calling it a hostile move against the country [3]. This internal disagreement highlights a tension between the diplomatic rhetoric of the Foreign Ministry and the concerns of some legislative members.
Despite these internal contradictions, the official stance from Dubai suggests that Tehran intends to maintain stable relations with the three signatory nations. The Foreign Ministry said the pact is not directed at Iran and therefore does not warrant a defensive response [1].
“"We see no reason to be concerned that a new security pact between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia is directed against Tehran."”
The official Iranian response aims to prevent the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement from becoming a catalyst for an arms race or a formal containment strategy. By publicly dismissing the pact as a threat, Tehran seeks to maintain its diplomatic leverage with Saudi Arabia and Turkey while avoiding a public escalation that could alienate its neighbors.
