Saudi, Pak, Turkish security chiefs to meet Iran in Tehran — SkimNews
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- Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye will send senior defense and intelligence officials to Tehran for high-level talks with Iran, the first such meeting since the Houthi escalation against Saudi Arabia began.
- Ali Bagheri Kani confirmed that Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, Pakistani military chief Asim Munir, and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin will attend the joint meeting in Tehran on Monday.
- Mohsen Rezaei will lead the Iranian delegation in the talks, representing the Supreme National Security Council in discussions with the Mecca Defence Alliance members.
- Rayed Krimly stated the meeting supports de-escalation efforts and diplomatic solutions, emphasizing the role of Qatar and Pakistan in mediation between regional actors.
- Anadolu Agency reported that Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin will participate, citing Turkish security sources, confirming Turkiye’s involvement in the multilateral dialogue.
Why it matters: This meeting brings together key regional powers not seen in direct security talks since the Houthi surge, with Saudi Arabia now engaging Iran despite alignment tensions. The participation of military and intelligence leaders—not just diplomats—signals a shift toward direct crisis management, reducing reliance on intermediaries and potentially stabilizing a flashpoint that has drawn in the US and Israel.
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