Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met in Tehran with Iranian officials to discuss de-escalating regional tensions. The meeting, part of ongoing diplomatic efforts, aims to prevent the conflict from expanding. The three nations, members of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, traveled to Iran following warnings from the United States, Iran, and Israel about potential hostilities. Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, participated in the talks. The discussions focused on addressing security challenges in the Middle East, including the ongoing Houthi attacks. Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, emphasized the need for regional cooperation to stabilize the area. The meeting comes amid growing fears of a broader conflict. The delegation from Pakistan joined the talks as part of its commitment to regional security. The talks are seen as a step toward maintaining stability in the region. The outcome of the meeting remains pending.
Middle East Powers Meet in Tehran to Avert Wider Conflict


















