Live: Turkey says Egypt may join defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

Download AppNewsWorldLive: Turkey says Egypt may join defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi ArabiaMiddle East CrisisUS-Iran War Live Updates: Egypt could join a proposed defence pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia once certain technical issues are resolved, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. He said the pact would be technically similar to NATO’s Article 5, under which an attack on one member is treated as an attack on all. Fidan added that the agreement would include a committee of ministers and a general secretariat, similar to NATO’s structure. He also said Turkey must be involved in an international coalition to address security concerns surrounding Red Sea shipping, describing the issue as directly linked to Turkish interests.Follow indiatoday.in for all the latest updates....Read MoreEgypt could join the pact after technical issues are resolved, says Turkish Foreign Minister( Photo- Reuters)Aug 9, 2026 02:09 ISTUS Iran War Live: US redirects 53 vessels amid Iran blockadeUS Central Command said sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln carried out maintenance on F/A-18E Super Hornets to keep carrier strike group assets mission-ready for enforcing the US blockade against Iran. As of August 8, CENTCOM said US forces had redirected 53 commercial vessels, disabled two and boarded two others. The US military has also allowed more than 30 ships to pass through the blockade carrying humanitarian aid. CENTCOM on X Aug 9, 2026 01:15 ISTUS-Iran War Live: US seeks Iranian guarantee for safe passage through Hormuz, Vance says US Vice-President JD Vance said Washington is seeking an Iranian commitment not to target commercial vessels as part of efforts to restore safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to Fox News, Vance said the strait must be cleared of mines and a safe passage system established before commercial traffic can return to normal. He said Iran and Gulf countries, particularly Oman, have been discussing ways to ensure the safe flow of maritime traffic. Vance said the US is working on a system that would allow ships to pass safely, including through demining efforts. He added that Washington also wants assurances from Tehran that it will not fire on commercial vessels. Aug 9, 2026 00:52 ISTMiddle East Crisis: Egypt may join NATO-style Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi defence pactEgypt could join a proposed defence pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia once certain technical issues are resolved, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. He said the pact would be technically similar to NATO’s Article 5, under which an attack on one member is treated as an attack on all. Fidan added that the agreement would include a committee of ministers and a general secretariat, similar to NATO’s structure. He also said Turkey must be involved in an international coalition to address security concerns surrounding Red Sea shipping, describing the issue as directly linked to Turkish interests.