PNN – A Zionist newspaper has pointed to the possibility that the coalition formed under the Mecca Agreement could become a channel for direct negotiations with Iran to resolve regional crises.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network; the Hebrew-language newspaper Haaretz emphasized in a report that the coalition comprising Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan—established based on the Mecca Agreement—will not necessarily evolve into a military front against Iran.
The report notes that, although certain regional issues are linked to countering Iranian influence, the three nations have stated that the coalition was not formed against any specific country.
The report states that if this coalition expands and other nations join, it will evolve into a political and diplomatic platform rather than remaining a traditional military alliance.
Member states can utilize this framework to establish a direct channel for negotiations with Iran and to work toward defining new rules of engagement regarding issues concerning the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
According to a Haaretz report, in such a scenario, the value of this coalition would lie in its capacity to manage crises and negotiate with Tehran, rather than in waging war against Iran. The most significant potential development is not the formation of a new regional front against Iran, but rather the effort by regional states to take the initiative in managing their own crises instead of waiting for U.S. decisions.
Even if this coalition remains informal or entails limited military commitments, it could evolve into a regional channel for negotiation, working to de-escalate tensions and reach understandings with Tehran regarding the most sensitive issues.