Saudi, Pakistan and Türkiye officials meet Iran in Tehran

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met Iranian counterparts in Tehran on Monday, October 26, in a diplomatic effort to ease regional tensions and discuss security. The delegation included Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin. Iranian officials confirmed the visitors’ participation, but the meeting’s precise agenda had not been finalised. Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly said the visit was intended to de-escalate tensions, promote dialogue and support mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan. His comments described the delegation’s aims; no agreement or concrete outcome from the talks was reported. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the agenda was still being settled, while indicating the discussions would address pressing regional security threats. Ali Baqeri-Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the meeting had been proposed during Munir’s visit to Tehran the previous week. Two regional officials said Yemen’s war and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia were among the subjects expected to be...