TEHRAN: Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are set to meet Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional security and efforts to ease escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Pakistan’s military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), confirmed that Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir is visiting Iran on an official trip. The announcement was shared by the ISPR director general on X.
Saudi Defence Minister Leads Delegation
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is leading his country’s delegation to Tehran for discussions involving the three countries associated with the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement and Iran.
Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Dr Rayed Krimly said Prince Khalid would attend the meeting alongside Field Marshal Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
The delegation is expected to hold talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme National Security Council official Mohsen Rezaei.
Krimly said the visit reflects continuing efforts by the Makkah pact countries to reduce regional tensions, promote dialogue and seek diplomatic solutions. He added that the initiative complements mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar.
Iran Hopes for Regional Security Framework
Iranian Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri Kani confirmed that the officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye would participate in the Tehran meeting with Iranian representatives.
Speaking to Iranian state television, Kani described the four-party engagement as a potentially significant step towards establishing lasting regional security.
He said the proposal for the meeting emerged during Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran last week.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has also emphasised the need for a regional security framework based on cooperation and the interests of countries in the region. He said recent developments had underscored the importance of trust among neighbouring states.
Talks Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The meeting comes as Saudi Arabia faces continued missile and drone attacks attributed to Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement. Saudi authorities intercepted another wave of projectiles on Sunday amid ongoing hostilities.
Earlier this month, ministers from the Makkah pact countries met in Riyadh and agreed to ensure the rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia, according to a text reviewed by Reuters.
Pakistan has approved the defence agreement, while Türkiye’s parliament has begun the process of ratifying it.
The planned Tehran discussions would mark a significant high-level engagement between Iran and the three countries amid growing regional tensions.
The Middle East conflict began in February when the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran while Washington and Tehran were engaged in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.
A ceasefire in April halted the initial phase of intense bombardment, but tensions have continued over the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
Iran has asserted control over the strategic waterway and targeted vessels attempting to cross without its authorisation, while the United States has imposed a naval counter-blockade on Iranian ports.
Diplomatic efforts to reach a lasting settlement remain stalled following the collapse of a proposed agreement in June. The conflict has also expanded to include fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
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