https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-hails-mecca-pact-can-it-replace-the-region-s-us-security-umbrellaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-hails-mecca-pact-can-it-replace-the-region-s-us-security-umbrellahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-hails-mecca-pact-can-it-replace-the-region-s-us-security-umbrella#u45152Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:30:59 +0000The Mecca agreement, a new Saudi-led defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, has garnered praise from Trump, who stated it is 'big'. This pact may potentially replace the region's US security umbrella. The agreement has sparked discussions about its implications on the Middle East's security dynamics and the role of the US in the region.Why it mattersThe Middle East's security landscape is undergoing a significant shift. The US has long been a dominant player in the region's security, but its influence is waning. The Mecca agreement is seen as a c