Mecca pact states to send officials to Iran for talks amid regional tensions

Author: ReutersPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Iran

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Mecca pact states to send officials to Iran for talks amid regional tensions

Delegations from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan will travel to Tehran on Monday for a joint meeting with Iranian officials. Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, Pakistani military chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin are expected to attend; Iran’s delegation will be led by Mohsen Rezaei. Saudi official Rayed Krimly said the visit aims to encourage de-escalation and dialogue, following an escalation of attacks on Saudi Arabia by Iran-aligned Houthi forces last month.

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