Four nations — Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye — have agreed to continue regional security talks following a meeting in Tehran on October 26. The discussions, which included senior officials from all four countries, aimed to address tensions in the Middle East and prevent the re-ignition of hostilities. The meeting took place amid ongoing concerns over the conflict in Yemen and the broader regional security landscape.
The talks were part of efforts to de-escalate tensions between parties to the current crisis, according to a Saudi foreign ministry statement. Officials from the three signatories to the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement — Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye — met with Iran, marking the first four-country meeting under the pact. The agreement treats an armed attack on one member as an attack on all three.
The discussions followed warnings from the United States, Iran, and Israel about potential hostilities. A joint statement released after the talks confirmed that the four nations agreed to continue consultations on regional peace and security. The meeting also occurred as Yemen’s conflict remains a focal point of regional instability.
The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, signed in August 2026, has been a key framework for cooperation among the three countries. This latest meeting in Tehran represents a step toward sustained dialogue, though challenges remain in addressing the complex security dynamics in the region. The outcome of the talks will be closely watched as tensions continue to shape the Middle East’s political landscape.
