Iran Hosts Security Talks with Mecca Defense Pact Nations
Iran has announced that officials from nations that are part of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement will meet in Tehran to discuss regional security matters. Ali Bagheri Kani, the deputy secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, confirmed that the meeting is scheduled for Monday. Key participants include Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
During their visit, these officials are expected to engage with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Mohsen Rezaei, the President of the Supreme National Security Council. The discussions will cover critical issues such as the situations in Lebanon and Palestine, as well as Israel's actions in the region. Additionally, they will address the implications of the recent joint US-Israeli military actions against Iran.
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister for Public Diplomacy, Rayed Krimly, indicated that the talks will also focus on de-escalation efforts amid the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. This meeting comes at a time when Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, commonly known as the Houthis, has been launching attacks against Saudi Arabia, and Iran has offered to mediate in the conflict.
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The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, signed on August 7 by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, aims to enhance collective security among the signatory nations. Under this agreement, any armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all, thereby strengthening their collective deterrence capabilities.
