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Iran war live: ‘Mecca Joint Defence Pact’ signed, as Hormuz deal ‘nears’

Tehran says deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ‘on the verge of being finalised’ after both sides agreed on routes.

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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 6, 2026 [Reuters]
By Edna Mohamed and Umut Uras
Published On 7 Aug 2026

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  • The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca stating that “any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all”.
  • US President Donald Trump says he expects the war on Iran to conclude “pretty soon” and Tehran can’t “go on much longer”.

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