https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/erdogan-says-egypt-could-join-turkiye-saudi-pakistan-defence-pactContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/erdogan-says-egypt-could-join-turkiye-saudi-pakistan-defence-pacthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/erdogan-says-egypt-could-join-turkiye-saudi-pakistan-defence-pact#u44828Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:15:24 +0000Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a defence pact, with Turkish President Erdogan suggesting Egypt could also join. The agreement has been praised by US President Trump, who sees it as a positive development for the Middle East. The pact is seen as a challenge to Iran and a potential shift in the regional balance of power.Why it mattersThe defence pact was signed in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with the aim of promoting regional security and cooperation. The agreement has been viewed as a significant development in the Middle East, with implications for the regional balance of power and Ir