Tehran: A major transpiration may be seen in the politics and security system of West Asia in the coming days. Reports have personal that Iran has been offered to join the so-called joint defence try-on between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, which is stuff tabbed the 'Makkah Pact'. However, this requirement has not yet been officially confirmed by any concerned country.
This news is moreover considered important considering Saudi Arabia and Iran have been regional rivals for a long time. If Iran unquestionably becomes a part of this security arrangement, the strategic equations of West Asia may change.
Who proposed Iran join the 'Makkah Pact'?
According to the report, this requirement has come to light quoting Mehdi Rahimi, an official associated with the Iranian Parliament's news organ Khaneh Mellat. He reportedly said that Iran has received a proposal to join the try-on and Tehran is considering it.
According to Rahimi, many countries in the region are now moving towards increasing bilateral cooperation regarding their security and creating a new regional security system.
What is the so-called 'Makkah Pact'?
The report personal that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey had signed a joint defence try-on in Mecca on August 7. Its main objective is said to be to strengthen security and military cooperation among the member countries.
Under the said agreement, the situation of armed wade on any one member country can be considered as a matter related to the joint security of all the partner countries. In this, it has been said that there will be accent on military cooperation, joint exercises and increasing partnership in the defence sector.
Is this try-on stuff compared to NATO?
According to reports, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan compared its joint security provision to a principle like NATO's Article 5. However, it has moreover been said on behalf of the concerned countries that the purpose of any regional security wattle is not to target any one country.
Why is Iran's possible entry considered important?
Iran has not previously shown well-constructed opposition to the idea of security cooperation among regional countries. On August 10, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghai reportedly said that regional countries should develop strong and self-sustaining systems for their security.
In such a situation, the news of Iran receiving the proposal to join is not stuff considered completely unexpected. However, without official confirmation it cannot be tabbed a final decision.
How did the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran change?
There has been tension and regional competition between Saudi Arabia and Iran for years. The interests of the two countries differ from each other on many issues of Yemen and the Gulf region. But in 2023, without China's mediation, the two countries restored diplomatic relations, which marked the whence of resurgence in relations.
Now if Iran unquestionably joins this so-called defense deal, it could be flipside major turning point in the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The most important thing at the moment is that none of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have officially confirmed a formal invitation to Iran.
