Pakistan reports 6-7 countries interested in the Mecca Defense Agreement. Strait of Hormuz traffic normal by December 31 at 28.5% YES.

Reports suggest the Mecca Pact may expand to include Iran, Egypt, and Bangladesh. Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by December 31 at 32.5% YES.

Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to gather in Istanbul for the first committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defense