Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Egypt could potentially join the recently signed joint defence agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Erdogan described the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement as open to new members, indicating Egypt's accession is a possibility.
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Open questions and key claims
Donald Trump announced he cancelled strikes against Iran, pending a rapid deal.
The proposed deal would include the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
Iran's foreign minister states negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman stated that Iran would not host or be a guest during these days.
We are not currently negotiating with the United States.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies repeatedly threatening to resign.
Khamenei's office stated that claims of resignation threats are 'fundamentally false and untrue'.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio states progress has been made in talks between Oman and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
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