Iran: Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia defence pact poses no threat

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has stated that the defence pact between Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia is not considered a threat to Iran. He characterised the agreement as evidence of a shift in regional security approaches. According to the Jerusalem Post, Mr Baghaei suggested that regional nations are increasingly prioritising their own capabilities and reducing their reliance on foreign powers for security. He did not provide further details regarding the specific terms of the pact or Iran's assessment of its implementation mechanisms. These comments come amid a period of increasing defence and security cooperation between regional states. The image of Esmaeil Baghaei was taken during an interview in Tehran on 5 April 2026, conducted during the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The photograph was captured for Reuters by Majid Asgaripour of the WANA news agency.