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2026-08-07 Arabia

Saudi expects imminent two-pronged attack from Iran's allies, official says

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-08-07 09:32|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [308 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran Proxies

1 Will this bring Pakistan into the conflict?

Posted by Chantry 2026-08-07 10:55|| 2026-08-07 10:55|| Front Page Top

2 Turkey, Pakistan & Saudi Arabia just signed a mutual defense agreement stating
"that an armed attack against any of the three would be regarded as an attack on all"

Multiple sources, but link to one: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-turkey-pakistan-pledge-mutual-defense-rcna591330

Posted by Chantry 2026-08-07 14:09|| 2026-08-07 14:09|| Front Page Top

3 Ok, but does anyone honestly expect Pakistan or Turkey to attack Iran after Iran hits SA again?

Posted by trailing wife 2026-08-07 14:14|| 2026-08-07 14:14|| Front Page Top

4 Or T and P to hit Iraq?

Posted by trailing wife 2026-08-07 14:15|| 2026-08-07 14:15|| Front Page Top

5 Iraqi Prime Minister orders higher military readiness as security tensions rise

Posted by Skidmark 2026-08-07 14:39|| 2026-08-07 14:39|| Front Page Top

6 @4 & 5
Pakistan and Turkey both share a border with Iran and both have militaries that can easily handle what's left of Iran's military. Turkey can project air power into Iraq to go after the Iranian backed militias in Iraq. Pakistan probably can as well.

Posted by Chantry 2026-08-07 14:39|| 2026-08-07 14:39|| Front Page Top

7 Mine-clearing teams begin operations on Zarghan–Tel Tamr line

Posted by Skidmark 2026-08-07 14:54|| 2026-08-07 14:54|| Front Page Top

8 Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sign Defense Agreement

Posted by Bobby 2026-08-07 16:57|| 2026-08-07 16:57|| Front Page Top

9 Will MBS support Pakistan in a war with India? Will Pakistan support Turkey taking over the balance of Cyprus? In addition to “being available” to help defend against an attack, will the parties be drawn in to joining an attack against a 3rd party (Turkey vs Kurds; Pakistan in Pushran; Saudi vs Houthi)?

Posted by Blossom Elmolush6088 2026-08-07 21:21|| 2026-08-07 21:21|| Front Page Top

10 I suspect the answer to all of those is no, Blossom Elmolush6088. They each want the others to help in their quarrels, not to take on new ones contrary to their own interests.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-08-07 22:14|| 2026-08-07 22:14|| Front Page Top

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