Mecca Pact Officials Meet Iranian Leaders in Tehran, Agree to Continue Talks
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agreed to continue dialogue on regional peace and security after talks in Tehran.
By Hushread Stories, from 28 outlets · First published 26 Oct 2026
In brief
- Officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey met Iranian authorities in Tehran for quadrilateral security talks.
- The countries said talks on regional peace and security would continue after the meeting concluded Monday.
- Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman led the Saudi delegation to the meeting in Tehran.
- The meeting followed increased Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and marked high-level contact between Iran and the three countries.
- Iranian officials described the discussions as very good, while the four countries issued a statement agreeing to continue talks.
Timeline · 4 moments
Iran announces opening of quadrilateral talks in Tehran
IRNA English ↗Regional delegations reported in Tehran to avert fighting
The Independent ↗Saudi defense minister leads delegation heading to Tehran
Arab News ↗Mecca Pact officials expected to meet Iranian counterparts
Middle East Eye ↗Update 27 Oct 2026, 2:53 am UTC
The Tehran meeting has concluded, and the four countries issued a press statement saying talks on regional peace and security will continue, according to IRNA English. Middle East Eye also reported that Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agreed to continue dialogue to strengthen regional security.
How it started
The immediate backdrop is the threat of renewed fighting involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Regional officials described the Tehran meetings as an effort to prevent that outcome, according to The Independent.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have added urgency. Al Jazeera described the talks as the first high-level contact between Iran and the bloc since Houthi rebels escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia. Iran International (English) also linked the visit to increased Iran-backed Houthi attacks.
How it unfolded
On October 26, Middle East Eye reported that leading officials from Mecca Pact countries were expected to meet Iranian officials in Tehran that Monday to discuss regional coordination.
The expected participants included Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir, Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, according to Top World News- News18.com. Arab News reported that Prince Khalid bin Salman was leading the Saudi delegation, with easing regional tensions the stated aim.
Reports then placed the delegations in Tehran. The Independent said regional officials confirmed that high-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey were there for talks intended to avert renewed fighting.
Later coverage moved beyond plans for a meeting. IRNA English reported that quadrilateral talks involving Iran and the three visiting countries had begun. Mehr News (English) separately reported the meeting's opening.
By Monday evening, senior intelligence and defense officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey had met the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, according to ISNA (English).
Where it stands
The talks have moved from an announced visit to meetings with Iranian authorities. The latest supplied account, from ISNA (English), confirms contact with the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council but does not name the officeholder or detail what was agreed.
The supplied coverage contains no announced agreement, joint statement or specific security commitment. Preventing renewed escalation is the reported purpose of the talks, not an outcome yet established by these reports.
What to watch
The next substantive development would be an account of what the participants agreed, if anything. The central unresolved issues are whether the meetings produce measures to reduce the risk of renewed fighting and whether they address the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that preceded this contact.
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