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Pak-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact may reduce US role in West Asia
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a joint defence pact on Friday, with an attack on one considered an attack on all, Hindustan Times reports. Some Pakistan-based defence analysts say the pact…
The Story in Brief
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a joint defence pact on Friday, with an attack on one considered an attack on all, Hindustan Times reports. Some Pakistan-based defence analysts say the pact could significantly reduce the United States' strategic role in West Asia.
Defence analyst Abdullah Hameed Gul said doubts about US security guarantees grew after Iran destroyed 17 of 27 US bases in the Gulf during the recent US-Iran war. He added that Qatar and Kuwait may soon join similar agreements. Analyst Muhammad Mehdi said the pact changes perceptions of Pakistan's global standing. Brigadier Farooq Hameed said the provision could deter any future conflict with India.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that 17 US bases in the Gulf were destroyed by Iran comes from a single analyst and has not been independently confirmed. While Pakistan seeks greater regional influence, it is unclear if the pact will meaningfully reduce America's decades-long military presence. Watch for whether Qatar and Kuwait actually sign on and how the United States responds to any change in the regional balance.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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