The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in the Muslim holy city of Mecca on Friday. Iran said Monday it does not see the pact as a threat.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran had no reason to believe the agreement is directed against it. He said the pact reflects shifting views of the United States and a new approach to regional security. Baghaei added that the agreement shows countries are relying more on their own capabilities and less on outside powers.
Experts say the agreement could reshape the security architecture of the region.