Saudi, Pakistan and Türkiye Officials Meet Iranian Leaders

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met Iranian leaders in Tehran on October 26, agreeing to continue discussions on regional cooperation and security but announcing no concrete agreement or breakthrough. The delegation included Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin. They met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The visit brought the three countries that signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement together with Iranian officials for talks amid fears of renewed regional fighting. Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly said the visit was intended to support de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, including mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan. The four countries’ joint statement said they would continue discussions to strengthen cooperation, including on peace and security. It did not detail specific commitments or proposals. Iranian officials presented the meeting as a possible step toward a regional security framework. Foreign Ministry spokesperson...