Middle East tensions are set to escalate as a new defence pact comes into effect, uniting countries that sit precariously between Iran and Israel. The Mecca Joint Defence Pact, signed by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other regional powers, aims to create a united front against shared threats, including Iranian aggression and the ongoing conflict with Israel. But with a complex web of alliances and rivalries in the region, can the pact effectively counterbalance the influence of Iran and its proxies, or will it become just another footnote in the region's long history of failed peace initiatives? As the pact takes shape, the world will be watching to see if it can bring stability to a region plagued by conflict and uncertainty.
The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
