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Direct to... Istanbul and Iran's announcement of an agreement with the Mecca Pact

Iran announced a diplomatic rapprochement with the countries of the so-called Mecca Pact (Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan) following a meeting in which the countries concerned have ensured that they will keep the channels of communication open, however, the communiqué does not give further details. In the Middle East, this meeting is seen as a last attempt to avoid further escalation of the conflict in the region. From Istanbul, our correspondent Adriá Rocha tells us the details.

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Report from Istanbul: Pakistan and Turkey speak of possible deployment in Saudi Arabia

The escalation of the conflict in Yemen has become the first major test for the newly established defence alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. Following an emergency meeting, the three countries agreed to activate the collective defence mechanisms and to make progress in preparations for the possible deployment of military capabilities on Saudi territory in the face of the threats attributed to the Hutti. However, the actual deployment of troops has not been confirmed so far. From Istanbul, our correspondent Adria Rocha tells us more.

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