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Iran Hosts Security Talks With Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Amid Regional Crisis

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan visited Tehran for security talks on October 26, 2026, aimed at de-escalating tensions and preventing the Middle East war from reigniting. The meeting, proposed during a visit by Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir, included Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and was described as 'very good' by Iranian officials. The talks are part of the Mecca Pact countries' efforts to implement endogenous security in West Asia.

Iran hosted security talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan in Tehran on October 26, 2026, as part of efforts to de-escalate the current Middle East crisis. The meeting, announced by Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, included senior officials from all three countries. The talks were described as 'very good' by Iranian officials, with the goal of discussing regional security and drawing on Iran's experience with national security.

Where Sources Diverge

Some sources mention the meeting was proposed during a visit by Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir to Tehran last week, while others do not specify the origin of the meeting proposal.

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The meeting was proposed during a visit by Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir to Tehran last week.

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Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan flew to Iran as part of efforts to 'de-escalate between the parties to the current crisis'.

Some sources describe the talks as 'very good', while others do not provide a specific assessment of the meeting.

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Iran sees talks with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan as step toward regional security.

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Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan flew to Iran to de-escalate the current crisis in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting.

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Iran holds 'very good' talks with Mecca pact nations on region’s security.

Some sources mention the involvement of Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, while others do not specify individual participants.

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Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan flew to Iran as part of efforts to 'de-escalate between the parties to the current crisis', a Saudi foreign ministry statement said. The talks, which included heavyweight Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman...

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Iranian Foreign Ministry: We host a quadrilateral meeting today with officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

Some sources mention the meeting is part of the Mecca Pact countries' efforts to prevent the war from restarting, while others focus on the broader regional security context.

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Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan flew to Iran as part of efforts to 'de-escalate between the parties to the current crisis'.

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The meeting aims to discuss regional security, drawing on Iran's experience with national security.

Timelines

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IndependentHürriyet Daily NewsOct 27, 01:50 PM
Iran holds ‘very good’ talks with Mecca pact nations - Hürriyet Daily News

Iran holds ‘very good’ talks with Mecca pact nations  Hürriyet Daily News

IndependentFree Malaysia TodayOct 27, 02:05 AM
Iran holds ‘very good’ talks with Mecca pact nations on region’s security

Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan flew to Iran to de-escalate the current crisis in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting.

IndependentSaudi GazetteOct 27, 12:42 AM
Makkah Alliance countries, Iran agree to pursue talks for regional de-escalation - Saudi Gazette

Makkah Alliance countries, Iran agree to pursue talks for regional de-escalation  Saudi Gazette

IndependentSouth China Morning PostOct 26, 11:47 PM
Mecca pact countries in Iran in bid to stop war restarting

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks with Iran in Tehran on Monday in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting. Officials from the three Mecca pact countries flew to Iran as part of efforts to “de-escalate between the parties to the current crisis”, a Saudi foreign ministry statement said. The talks, which included heavyweight Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, followed warnings by the United States, Iran and Israel that hostilities could...

IndependentStraits TimesOct 26, 10:56 PM
Iran holds ‘very good’ talks with Mecca pact nations on region’s security - The Straits Times

Iran holds ‘very good’ talks with Mecca pact nations on region’s security  The Straits Times

IndependentThe Courier-MailOct 26, 08:00 PM
Mecca pact countries in Iran in bid to stop war restarting - The Courier Mail

Mecca pact countries in Iran in bid to stop war restarting  The Courier Mail

WireSputnikOct 26, 03:10 PM
Iran Confirms Meeting With Mecca Defense Pact Nations in Tehran

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Officials from countries that signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement will hold regional security talks in Tehran on Monday, Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, said.

StateXinhuaOct 26, 01:58 PM
Senior Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani officials to attend meeting in Tehran on regional security - Xinhua

Senior Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani officials to attend meeting in Tehran on regional security  Xinhua

IndependentThe PunchOct 26, 01:50 PM
Iran holds security talks with Saudi, Pakistan, Turkey

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are set to hold talks on regional security with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-holds-security-talks-with-saudi-pakistan-turkey/

IndependentAl Mayadeen EnglishOct 26, 12:47 PM
Iran to host Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani officials for security talk - Al Mayadeen English

Iran to host Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani officials for security talk  Al Mayadeen English

IndependentThe HinduOct 26, 12:23 PM
Iran says officials from Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan to visit Tehran for security talks

The meeting was proposed during a visit by Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir to Tehran last week, says Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Iran’s SNSC

IndependentHamshahriOct 26, 11:42 AM
Immediate; Important Details of Tehran Meeting with Presence of Senior Officials from Pakistan and Turkey and Saudi Arabia

The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said: The Tehran meeting with the presence of senior officials from Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia can be a prelude to shaping regional internal security.

IndependentMiddle East EyeOct 26, 11:29 AM
Iran's Bagheri confirms top officials from Mecca Pact countries' visit to Tehran - Middle East Eye

Iran's Bagheri confirms top officials from Mecca Pact countries' visit to Tehran  Middle East Eye

IndependentAl-AhramOct 26, 11:10 AM
Iran says officials from Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan to visit Tehran for security talks - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran says officials from Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan to visit Tehran for security talks - Region - World Ahram Online

WireTasnim News AgencyOct 26, 11:06 AM
Senior Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani Authorities to Visit Tehran: Security Official - Tasnim

Senior Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani Authorities to Visit Tehran: Security Official  Tasnim

StateIRNAOct 26, 10:24 AM
Tehran to host Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani top officials: Official

Tehran, IRNA – Ali Bagheri, Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, announces that senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey will travel to Tehran as part of efforts to implement the idea of endogenous security in West Asia.

IndependentTimes of IndiaOct 26, 10:10 AM
Mecca country officials to hold joint meeting in Tehran; discuss regional security

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are set to visit Tehran for a joint meeting. This will be the first high-level contact since the renewed Houthi conflict escalated. The meeting aims to discuss regional security, drawing on Iran's experience with national security. Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure have increased, prompting military responses from the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen.