The key facts
- The Mecca Agreement countries' delegation was led by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman
- The meeting in Tehran is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026
- The stated goals are de-escalation and diplomatic settlement of crises in the region
Visit to Tehran
Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Monday led a delegation to Tehran together with representatives of the Mecca Agreement countries, a Saudi official said. According to The National, the announcement was made by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister for Public Diplomacy Raed Krimli on the social network X.
Meeting participants
Among the meeting participants, Krimli named Pakistan's army chief of staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, the head of Turkish intelligence Ibrahim Kalin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. According to him, the visit is aimed at de-escalation and finding diplomatic solutions to the current crises in the region. He also noted that the trip is intended to underscore the key role of the Mecca Agreement states in restoring security and stability in the region and in working with all countries at the regional level to achieve this goal.
Context and significance
The very fact that representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are meeting with the Iranian president in Tehran points to the involvement of several key regional players in the Mecca Agreement negotiation format. The stated goals — de-escalation and diplomatic settlement — mean that the parties are discussing precisely political instruments for reducing tensions. The practical outcomes of the visit, including possible agreements, are not disclosed in the publication; one can only guess about them until official statements follow the talks.
