TEHRAN, October 26, 2026: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met senior representatives from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in Tehran on Monday as regional diplomatic efforts intensified to ease tensions and promote dialogue.
The high-level engagements brought together representatives of countries associated with the Makkah Agreement, with discussions aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation and encouraging a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, arrived in Tehran to represent Pakistan, while Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also present in Iran.
According to Iranian media, senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei received the visiting representatives from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman also arrived in the Iranian capital, with a Saudi C-130 aircraft landing at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport.
Iran welcomes Field Marshal Asim Munir’s proposal
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the proposal for Monday’s meeting had been presented during Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Iran.
He said Tehran had welcomed the Pakistani military chief’s initiative, which paved the way for the high-level diplomatic engagement.
Iran described the visit by representatives of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as an important step towards cooperation within a regional security framework.
The developments highlighted efforts by regional countries to establish closer coordination amid continuing tensions in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia backs diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions
A Saudi Foreign Ministry official said the meeting between members of the Makkah defence alliance and the Iranian leadership formed part of broader efforts to reduce regional tensions.
The official said countries associated with the Makkah Agreement supported mediation initiatives aimed at de-escalation and encouraged diplomatic solutions to the crisis.
According to the Saudi official, the engagement with Iran was intended to advance those efforts and create opportunities for dialogue.
The meeting marked another diplomatic engagement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Iran as the countries explored ways to strengthen regional stability through consultation and cooperation.
The report did not provide details of any formal agreement or joint declaration resulting from the talks.