Saudi, Pakistan and Turkey Officials Hold Iran Talks

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey were in Tehran on Monday for talks with Iranian authorities, as regional tensions raised concern about renewed fighting involving Iran, Israel and the United States. An Iranian official confirmed the delegations’ arrival, while two regional officials described the meetings’ purpose and planned agenda. Saudi Arabia said the delegations hoped to de-escalate tensions, enhance regional security and promote stability. The officials said the discussions were expected to cover Yemen’s war and Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia, alongside efforts to avert a renewed confrontation involving Iran and the United States. The talks’ outcome was not reported. The delegations included Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. Turkey was represented by its intelligence chief, identified in reporting as Ibrahim Kalin. Iranian security officials were also expected to take part in discussions. The meeting comes amid heightened regional security concerns and ongoing fighting involving Houthi forces and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen. Saudi Arabia intercepted another wave of missiles and...