Key Facts

• Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani military chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin are expected to take part in the meeting.
• Iran’s delegation will be led by Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
• Saudi deputy minister Rayed Krimly said the visit is part of efforts to promote dialogue and diplomatic solutions, alongside mediation by Qatar and Pakistan.
• The talks would be the first high-level contact between Iran and all three Mecca Defence Alliance members since Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalated last month.
• Saudi Arabia said it intercepted another wave of missiles and drones on Sunday as fighting with the Houthis continued.
• Ministers from the three alliance countries met in Riyadh this month and agreed to ensure the rapid deployment of military forces and capabilities in Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August; Pakistan has approved it, while ratification efforts in Turkiye are under way.