Iran Security Chief reports positive diplomatic talks with Mecca Pact countries in Tehran

Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, met senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey in Tehran on Monday, to discuss regional security and reduce tensions amid the eight-month Middle East war. The talks focused on protecting economic interests, improving communication and preventing further military escalation.

What did Iran and Mecca Defence Pact countries discuss?

Officials discussed regional security, economic stability and ways to prevent the conflict from escalating. They also addressed threats linked to U.S. and Israeli military hostilities, including Houthi attacks on shipping routes and pipeline infrastructure.

The meeting brought Iran together with representatives of the three countries that signed the Mecca mutual defense agreement in August. The participants agreed to maintain diplomatic contacts and continue discussions on regional peace and security.

What did Iran’s security chief say after the talks?

Rezaei expressed optimism following the closed-door discussions and described the exchanges as positive. “Very good discussions took place between us,” he told Iranian state television after meeting officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.

“I feel that a new atmosphere is emerging in the region. I sensed a very positive atmosphere in the discussions among the gentlemen,” Rezaei said.

The initial sessions ended without a new formal treaty. However, state media reported that all four countries agreed to continue diplomatic engagement and work toward greater regional cooperation.

How does the Mecca Defence Pact affect Middle East diplomacy?

The Mecca mutual defense agreement establishes a collective security framework under which an armed attack against one member is treated as an attack against all. Signed in August by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, the pact aims to protect members’ territorial integrity and internationally recognized borders through shared military capabilities.

Houthi drone strikes against Saudi energy targets have provided a major test for the alliance. Egypt has also authorized separate military assistance to support Saudi Arabia against external threats.

The Tehran talks gave Iran and the three pact countries an opportunity to discuss shared security concerns, although Iran is not a signatory to the agreement. Iranian officials advocated regional security arrangements led by local powers without Western intervention.

The four countries agreed to maintain diplomatic contacts, according to state media, but no new formal treaty emerged from the initial sessions. Future discussions will determine whether the positive tone reported by Rezaei leads to concrete security measures and sustained regional cooperation.