Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye have agreed to continue regional security consultations following a quadrilateral meeting in Tehran on October 26, according to multiple reports. The meeting, which took place amid ongoing tensions in Yemen, brought together Iran with the three signatories to the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement—Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. The pact, signed in August, treats an armed attack on one member as an attack on all three.
The talks were part of broader efforts to address regional security concerns, with participants discussing ways to stabilize the Middle East. Iran's security chief met with defense officials from the Mecca Defense Alliance in Tehran as fighting continues in Yemen. The alliance, which includes Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye, has been strengthening military readiness under its terms.
The meeting followed a first four-country dialogue in Tehran, where the four nations agreed to continue discussions on regional peace and security. The talks were held as Yemen's conflict remains a focal point, with all parties seeking to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States.
This follows recent developments in the Middle East, including the Israeli election outcome, which the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated makes no difference to its foreign policy. The ongoing dialogue reflects a shift in the region's security landscape, with Iran engaging more directly with its neighbors despite persistent geopolitical tensions.
