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Mecca Pact Delegation Arrives in Tehran for Regional Security Talks

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir, and Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalyn arrived in Tehran to meet with Iranian leadership. These are the first direct contacts between the Mecca Pact countries and Iran following the agreement's signing in August 2026 and the escalation of Houthi attacks against Riyadh. Talks in Tehran on October 26 included discussions with President Masoud Pezeshkian. While no official breakthroughs were announced, both sides agreed to continue dialogue. Discussions reportedly covered a regional non-aggression network, the Strait of Hormuz, and the ongoing Houthi attacks. The visit aims to de-escalate the crisis, with mediation efforts from Qatar and Pakistan… Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, and Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin arrived in Tehran to meet with the Iranian leadership. These are the first direct contacts between the Meccan Pact countries and Iran since the agreement was signed in August 2026 and the Houthi escalation against Riyadh began.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Talks in Tehran: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey fail to secure de-escalation from Iran

A delegation of Mecca Pact countries led by Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman came to Tehran to ask Iran to influence the Houthis, but Iran said it lacked sufficient leverage. The only tangible outcome was an agreement to continue talks; the shelling of Saudi Arabia did not stop. A delegation of the Mecca Pact countries, led by Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, arrived in Tehran to ask Iran to influence the Houthis, but Iran said it lacked sufficient leverage. The only tangible outcome was an agreement to continue talks; shelling of Saudi Arabia did not stop.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Fighting in Yemen intensifies: coalition destroys launchers, Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Arabia

On October 26, 2026, the confrontation between the Saudi Arabia-led coalition and Yemen's Houthis escalated: the coalition reported destroying two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, while the Houthis claimed attacks on a pipeline and Riyadh airport. In parallel, a delegation of Mecca Pact countries led by Saudi Arabia's defense minister arrived in Tehran for de-escalation. On October 26, 2026, the confrontation between the Saudi Arabia-led coalition and Yemen's Houthis escalated: the coalition reported destroying two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, while the Houthis claimed attacks on a pipeline and an airport in Riyadh. In parallel, a delegation of the Mecca Pact countries, led by Saudi Arabia's defense minister, arrived in Tehran to pursue de-escalation.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan: US and Iranian maximalism hinders settling the Middle East conflict

Former caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar told The National in an interview that the extreme positions of Washington and Tehran are blocking a settlement of the war. He warned of the risk of renewed strikes and severe economic consequences for Pakistan, and also spoke about the role of the Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Former caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said in an interview with The National that the maximalist positions of Washington and Tehran are blocking the settlement of the war. He warned of the risk of renewed strikes and severe economic consequences for Pakistan, and also spoke about the role of the Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read