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Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on the Mecca Defense Alliance: A secretariat will be established, headed by a Secretary-General in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to support the work of the three countries within the framework of the Mecca Agreement. The Secretariat will initially be headed by a Secretary-General from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for a three-year term. The three countries will work through joint activities to enhance their defense capabilities and the cohesion of their armed forces through robust cooperation in the field of defense industries and the development of joint production and technologies

Joint statement of the Mecca Defense Agreement: We agreed on steps to institutionalize cooperation to ensure effective deterrence and collective defense.

Turkish Foreign Minister: The Mecca Defense Pact was established with the aim of expansion and including new countries.

Turkish Foreign Minister: We are working on a roadmap for the participation of other countries in the joint defense agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

Turkish Foreign Minister: We have agreed on an official name for our alliance, "Mecca Defense Alliance," and we are open to expanding the alliance.

Mayadin: The installation of the second mobile bridge has begun in Deir ez-Zor, with the support of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), to strengthen civilian transportation and logistics.

As a result of the catamaran incident off Northern Cyprus, 6 people have died so far, 172 have been rescued, the Prime Minister of the TRNC reported.

Turkish Navy vessels, including the flagship TCG Anadolu, sailed through the Istanbul Strait on August 30 to mark the 104th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating the decisive victory in Türkiye's War of Independence. Victory Day marks the Turkish victory over Greek forces in the final major battle of the war in western Anatolia in 1922 and is dedicated to the Turkish Armed Forces

The security advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister: The presence of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) forces on Iraqi soil is illegal, and we are working with the Turkish side to resolve the problem. The Peshmerga's weapons are within the constitution, and disarming them is for everything that is outside the constitution.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Oil stated that oil exports from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to the Turkish port of Ceyhan amount to approximately 150,000 barrels in 24 hours.

Mazloum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces: We announce the end of the Syrian Democratic Forces' mission and its dissolution as an independent military force.

Israeli Foreign Minister: We prefer a diplomatic solution with Türkiye

Syrian Foreign Minister: It is too early to discuss any strategic agreement with Israel; the priority is to stop its attacks on Syria.

Syrian Foreign Minister: Israel should not dictate to Damascus its alliances or partnerships.

Turkish Defense Ministry: No Turkish military delegation was at Abu al-Duhur airport before or during the Israeli bombing.

На 18 август предполагаем дрон се разби в района на полицейски участък в Арсин, Трабзон, Турция. Няма пострадали, но три паркирани превозни средства са повредени. Властите разследват произхода на дрона.

US envoy Tom Barrack says Türkiye was not warned in advance of Israeli strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase near the Turkish border and, after detecting Israeli aircraft heading toward its territory, "could have reasonably prepared its own response." "Thankfully, calm heads were able to prevent the situation from deteriorating further," he said. Source: Reuters

An Israeli official claims that the attack on the Syrian air base in the Idlib region was intended to prevent a Turkish military buildup there. A Turkish official says in response: "There was no Turkish presence at the air base."

US Ambassador to Iraq and Syria Tom Barrack: We are deeply concerned by confirmed Israeli airstrikes on Abu al-Duhur Air Base, which constitute an unnecessary escalation that does not contribute to regional stability. The Shar'a government has not adopted an aggressive stance, nor has it maintained proxy forces. On the contrary, it has repeatedly expressed its preference for de-escalation with Israel. The United States has hosted, and will continue to host, dialogues to encourage diplomatic engagement rather than resorting to military violence, which only serves to frustrate both countries. Lasting de-escalation agreements are built through ongoing dialogue with all relevant states and parties. The United States continues to believe that restraint and dialogue are the most constructive path forward. We encourage all parties to prioritize reasoned dialogue over further military incidents.

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran: What we hope is that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will be opened free of charge and without fees. This would be more correct and appropriate, and free passage would be extremely positive and beneficial for global navigation and trade

Русия не е получила официално искане от Турция за мораториум върху военните действия в Черно море, според руското външно министерство.

Internal Security in Aleppo Governorate: Curfew lifted in the city of Ain al-Arab (Kobani) after security was restored and calm returned to the city.

The "Revolutionary Youth" affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) burned the Syrian flag that had been raised a few days earlier

In protest against the attack on those returning to Ras al-Ayn in the Hasakah countryside, protesters smashed a sign at the Kobani district directorate in the Aleppo countryside amid a tense situation in the city.

Държавният департамент на САЩ одобри трансфера от трета страна на 70 системи за ракети M39 ATACMS, 12 системи за реактивна система за силова ракета M270, 2524 ракети M26 DPICM MLRS и 47 000 снаряда за гаубица M509A1 203 мм DPICM от Турция до Украйна. Двата случая на трансфер на средства за силова ракета бяха официално уведомени до Конгреса миналия понеделник. Трансферите могат да бъдат изпълнени веднага след края на 30-дневния период за преглед от Конгреса.

Турски военноморски сили: Товарен кораб, плаващ под турско знаме, беше атакуван от дрон край бреговете на руското пристанище Новоросийск.

New collective defense agreement signed today between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, with NATO Article 5-like terms: "An attack on one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack on all of them."

Turkish Presidency: Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia on Friday

Erdogan, Pakistan PM and Saudi Crown Prince MbS will meet tomorrow in Saudi Arabia

Al-Shaibani: Damascus and Ankara agree on combating terrorism to protect common borders