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This photo provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (right) and the head of the National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei (left) during their meeting with the Saudi Defense Minister, the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army, and the head of Turkish intelligence services, in Tehran, on Oct. 26, 2026. (Credit: Iranian Presidency/ AFP) Add as preferred on Google The threat of a new military confrontation involving the United States, Israel and Iran is looming over the region more than ever. Against this backdrop, senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan — the three countries that signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement — traveled to the Iranian capital on Monday, as Riyadh continues to face attacks from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are backed by Tehran.In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the visit aimed to encourage “diplomatic solutions” and support mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan. Riyadh called on the parties to the crisis to respond “positively and concretely” to the initiative, stressing the need to reopen channels of negotiation to avert further military escalation. At the end of Monday’s talks, the four countries agreed “to continue... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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