Iran claims Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey deal shows ‘change in perception’ toward US
Iran on Monday said that it has no reason to be concerned about the new security pact between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, arguing that it is “a sign of a change in the perception” of countries in the region toward the United States, and not a threat to Iran.The three nations signed a mutual defense agreement on Friday against the backdrop of a five-month war between the US and Iran, which has drawn in much of the Middle East and disrupted global trade routes, greatly affecting the three signatories to the pact. Analysts have argued that the agreement seeks to deter an emboldened regime in Tehran and offset an unreliable backer in Washington.“The countries of the region have realized that security is not a commodity that can be bought from false brokers,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said at a weekly press conference, referring to the US, an ally…
Iran has stated it is not concerned by the new security pact between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, viewing it as a "sign of a change in the perception" of regional countries toward the United States, rather than a threat to Iran. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that regional security cannot be "bought from false brokers" like the US and highlighted Iran's "deep religious, historical, and civilizational ties" with the signatory nations. Meanwhile, Iran's talks with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are "progressing smoothly," despite new conditions from Iran including a US withdrawal and an end to sanctions. US President Donald Trump, however, has demanded compensation from Iran for American casualties, instructing his representatives to include this in future negotiations.
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