Turkey is reportedly in advanced discussions to join a mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. The agreement, originally signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, stipulates that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all, and could potentially place Turkey under Pakistan's nuclear protection. This move comes amid heightened regional tensions following an Israeli strike in Qatar and ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. The pact reflects shifting alliances and growing uncertainty among US allies in the region, as well as Turkey's increasingly critical stance toward Israel during the conflict in Gaza.