A new defence pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan promises to shield hundreds of millions of people from regional wars, but could just as easily drag their countries into a clash with Iran or Israel.

Observers suggest the new alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan won't result in any of the countries fighting for each other. Instead it's about preventing Iran and…

Tehran has played down concerns over a new mutual defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, while portraying the agreement as evidence of declining regional reliance…