Tehran, Aug. 10 -- Addressing the newly formed trilateral defence pact between Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday stated that the agreement signals a fundamental shift in regional perception, proving that Middle Eastern nations have realised "security is not a commodity that can be purchased from false security brokers".

Addressing reporters during a press briefing, Baghaei fielded a series of comprehensive questions regarding the regional implications of the Mecca defence agreement, potential threats, and Tehran's stance on regional security coalitions.

Responding to questions about whether the trilateral pact signals an endogenous shift away from the United States or a ...