https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-turns-on-pakistan-as-saudi-defense-pact-takes-effectContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-turns-on-pakistan-as-saudi-defense-pact-takes-effecthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-turns-on-pakistan-as-saudi-defense-pact-takes-effect#u120815Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:05:47 +0000Iran has sharpened its criticism of a Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defense pact, warning against intervention in Yemen and questioning Pakistan's role as a mediator between Tehran and Washington. The trilateral pact, known as the Mecca Pact, entered its operational phase on October 5. Iran's warnings come as Tehran and Washington continue indirect discussions over a framework for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Why it mattersThe Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defense pact is a significant development in the region, particularly in the context of the ongoing Yemen civil war. The Houthi a