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What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East? - Al Jazeera

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Published by Al Jazeera English By Brian Osgood · 8 August 2026 at 04:31

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Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.

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