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Turkey says Saudi defence pact not aimed at eliminating Iran
Turkey's intelligence chief Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia's defence pact with Pakistan is not directed at eliminating Iran. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Fidan stated that Riyadh has…
The Story in Brief
Turkey's intelligence chief Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia's defence pact with Pakistan is not directed at eliminating Iran. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Fidan stated that Riyadh has no strategy to attack or eliminate Tehran. Instead, Saudi Arabia wants to end the violence around the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route. The remarks come amid rising regional tensions between Gulf states and Iran.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative that Gulf defence pacts are aimed at eliminating Iran misses the point. Ankara's clarification exposes how regional rivals can pursue security without zero-sum hostility. The real test is whether Saudi Arabia and Iran can translate such statements into concrete de-escalation, especially on Strait of Hormuz shipping. Watch for joint naval patrols or diplomatic visits as a measure of intent, not just words.
Source: ndtv.com
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