Security summit between Iran and Mecca Alliance members is under way in Tehran, with talks focused on de-escalation and mediation

A high-level security summit between Iran and members of the Mecca Alliance is taking place in Tehran, with delegations led by senior officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye.

The delegation leaders are Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaee; Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman; Pakistan Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir; and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.

According to Saudi Arabia, discussions will focus on de-escalation and promoting mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar.