Iran, Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan to continue security talks amid Houthi — SkimNews
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- Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan agreed to continue dialogue on regional peace and security after high-level talks in Tehran, marking the first such contact since the escalation of conflict involving US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
- Saudi-led coalition intercepted three ballistic missiles and seven drones launched by the Houthis toward the Eastern Province and southern regions, including near Riyadh, with no casualties reported.
- Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir presented Iran with a diplomatic proposal developed with Donald Trump’s blessing, aiming to serve US and Iranian interests, with Mecca pact states potentially acting as guarantors.
- Iranian Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated the visit demonstrated that US threats have limited influence globally and described a 'new and positive atmosphere' emerging in regional relations.
- Egypt authorized military action to support Saudi Arabia, signaling deeper regional alignment amid intensifying Houthi attacks on critical Saudi infrastructure.
Why it matters: The coordination between Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan—despite their rivalries—shows a shift toward regional diplomacy amid escalating Houthi attacks backed by Iran. With Egypt now authorized to intervene militarily and US-Iran tensions rising, the risk of broader conflict grows, while Pakistan’s role as a US-endorsed mediator could alter diplomatic dynamics in a volatile theater.
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