High-level delegation visits Iran to try to avert flare-up with US and Israel
Summary
Delegations from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss preventing renewed conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The talks also addressed regional security arrangements and Iran’s possible role in a security pact, amid rising military tensions and efforts by Qatar to negotiate terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- The delegations included Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın.
- The officials were expected to discuss Iran’s influence over Houthi attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.
- The meeting followed a defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey in Mecca in August.
- Iran has advocated a regional security pact that includes Iran and reduces reliance on the United States.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the meeting could support broader regional security cooperation.
- The article reports continued US military buildup and says Qatari mediators were in Tehran discussing terms for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The article says Iran has attacked US bases and energy infrastructure in Gulf states in response to US-Israeli operations.
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