diplomacyMonday, August 10, 20262 sources
Iran accuses Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey of shifting regional security alliances away from U.S.
Iran's Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey of moving regional security alliances away from U.S. influence. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denied the agreement targets Iran. The statements reflect growing regional disillusionment with U.S. foreign policy.
Iran's Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that regional countries have realized security cannot be purchased from 'false brokers,' implying a shift away from U.S. influence. The remark was reported by The Hindu. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei reassured that the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey agreement does not target Iran, as reported by TASS. The two sources agree on the content of the statements but differ in the names of the spokespersons, with The Hindu citing Esmaeil Baqaei and TASS citing Esmaeil Baghaei.
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IndependentThe HinduAug 10, 09:33 PM
Iran says Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey deal shows 'change in perception' towards U.S."The countries of the region have realised that security is not a commodity that can be bought from false brokers," says Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei
StateTASSAug 10, 01:38 PM
Mecca agreement shows regional countries' disillusionment with US — Iranian MFASpokesman Esmaeil Baghaei reassured that there is no cause for concern regarding Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, asserting that the agreement is not aimed at Iran