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Saudi-led delegation holds regional de-escalation talks in Tehran
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman led a delegation to Tehran for talks with Iranian officials.
The delegation included senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, countries that are members of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
The meeting was described as the first direct engagement with Iran since the pact was signed in August.
The discussions aim to reduce regional tensions and promote diplomatic solutions to the ongoing crisis.
Qatar and Pakistan are also involved in mediation efforts, and Iranian officials said the meeting could help shape regional diplomacy.
The talks come amid fears of renewed conflict between the United States and Iran, though both military action and diplomacy have been discussed.
The visit is intended to support dialogue and regional security, but no specific next steps were announced.
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman led a delegation to Tehran for talks on regional de-escalation.
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Iran took part in the meeting.
The talks were intended to reduce regional tensions and support diplomatic solutions.
The visit also aimed to support mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan.
The National reported that the meeting was the first direct engagement between senior Makkah Agreement officials and Iran since the pact was signed in August.
- Who
- Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman led the delegation. Officials from Pakistan, Türkiye and Iran also took part.
- What
- They held talks focused on regional de-escalation and security.
- When
- Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Tehran, Iran.
- Why
- The visit aimed to reduce regional tensions, promote dialogue and support diplomatic solutions.
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The Makkah Agreement was signed, and Yemen's Houthis began their escalation against Saudi Arabia.
Qatari media reported that a delegation from Qatar was in Tehran.
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Iran held talks in Tehran.
- Delegation leader
- Prince Khalid bin Salman
- Meeting location
- Tehran, Iran
- Other named participants
- Asim Munir, Ibrahim Kalin and Masoud Pezeshkian
- Talks date
- October 26, 2026
- Mediation efforts
- Qatar and Pakistan
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What people are saying
a key development in shaping regional diplomacy
This quadrilateral meeting, the result of diplomatic initiatives and the agreement of the Islamic Republic of Iran, serves as a practical step towards deliberation and co-operation on regional security mechanisms, grounded in shared interests,
emphasise the pivotal role of the Makkah Agreement states in restoring the security and stability of the region and working with all regional countries towards achieving that goal