Iran, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan agreed on October 26 to continue regional security talks after meeting in Tehran, where officials sought to reduce tensions amid fears of renewed conflict.
A joint statement said the countries would continue talks to strengthen cooperation, including on regional peace and security. It announced no specific agreement or timetable for another meeting. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei hosted the meeting.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin attended. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also took part. According to Türkiye’s state broadcaster, the discussions covered regional security, Israel’s activities and developments in Palestine and Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia said the visit was meant to open channels for negotiations and prevent a return to military escalation. The meeting took place while regional tensions remained high, including over the war in Yemen and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The talks were described as part of wider efforts to reduce the risk of further escalation.
With no specific measures or follow-up date announced, the immediate result was a promise to keep talking rather than a detailed security agreement.