Delegations meet in Iran with the Middle East on edge over potential for renewed fighting
Summary
Delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey met Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday as regional governments sought to prevent renewed fighting between Iran and Israel. The talks focused on regional security and efforts to reach an agreement between Tehran and Washington, while officials exchanged warnings and denied reports of plans for an Israeli attack before its election.Key Facts
- Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and Turkey’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met Iranian security officials and negotiators.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the meeting’s agenda was not set, but would address major regional security threats.
- Saudi Arabia said the delegations aimed to reduce tensions and strengthen regional security and stability.
- Two regional officials said the talks also addressed Yemen and Houthi rebel strikes against Saudi Arabia.
- Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on Sunday and were working with the United States to reduce regional tensions, a regional official said.
- Pakistan and Qatar helped broker a June agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program; the agreement quickly unraveled as attacks resumed.
- Baghaei said Iran remained open to diplomacy and that messages were being passed to the United States through intermediaries.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran or its proxies could attack before Israel’s election; Israel’s defense minister denied reports that Israel intended to attack Iran before the vote.
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