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Iran sees no reason to fear Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi security pact

Iran sees no reason to fear Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi security pact
Iran says no reason to fear Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi security pact · theprint.in

Some countries made a new plan to help keep each other safe.

Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are working together on security.

Iran heard about this plan.

Sometimes, when countries team up, other countries worry.

Iran said it is not worried at all.

Iran's spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said the plan is not meant to hurt Iran.

He said the plan shows that these countries want to handle their own safety.

Instead of asking faraway outside countries for help, they use their own strength.

Iran thinks this is a normal change in the region.

So Iran said there is no reason to be scared.

Key facts

Key figure
Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman
Date
Monday, Aug 10
Pact members
Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia
Iran's position
Sees no reason to fear the pact; not directed against Tehran
Iran's interpretation
Shift toward regional self-reliance in security
Source
Reuters report from Dubai

Quotes

Esmaeil Baghaei

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman

“Iran sees no reason to be concerned that a new security pact between Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia is directed against Tehran.”
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