Iran opened talks with Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Monday to discuss regional security and efforts to de-escalate the months-long Middle East war, Iranian state television reported, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain stalled.
Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani army chief General Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin would participate in the discussions. Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, was also expected to attend.
Photographs published on the Iranian presidential website showed representatives of the three countries meeting President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Mecca pact countries push for de-escalation
Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly confirmed that the kingdom’s defence minister was leading a delegation to Tehran.
The visit forms part of continued efforts by the countries involved in the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to reduce tensions, Krimly said in a post on X.
He said the discussions aimed to promote dialogue and diplomatic solutions in support of mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan.
The meeting brings together countries seeking to contain a conflict that has expanded beyond Iran to threaten Gulf security and vital regional trade routes.
