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Tehran, October 26 — Iran began high-level talks in Tehran on Monday with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to discuss regional security, cooperation and the consequences of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to Iranian state television.
The meeting brings together Iran and the three countries associated with the Mecca security pact at a time of growing regional tensions. Iranian state television said the discussions would focus on regional cooperation, what it described as US-Israeli aggression against Iran, and the consequences of the conflict.
The participants include Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin. Iran is represented by President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. Deputy secretary Ali Bagheri Kani confirmed the participation of the officials.
Pakistan requested the meeting, which was initiated during Field Marshal Munir’s visit to Tehran last week. The discussions mark the first high-level contact between Iran and all three pact members since Saudi Arabia became more deeply involved in the wider conflict surrounding Iran.
The meeting also takes place against the background of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed in August. Under the agreement, an armed attack against one member is treated as an attack against all, making regional security coordination a significant concern for the participating countries.
Meanwhile, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have escalated in recent weeks, adding to the security challenges facing the region. Qatari mediators also met Iranian officials in Tehran on October 25, a day before the latest talks.
The discussions provide an opportunity for the participating governments to exchange views on the conflict and its wider implications. Their outcome could be important for regional diplomatic engagement, although no specific agreement or decision was included in the available account of Monday’s meeting.
The talks underscore Pakistan’s role in bringing regional countries together at a time when security concerns and diplomatic relations are closely linked.
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