Politics · Tehran, Iran · October 27, 2026

Mecca pact officials meet Iranian leaders in Tehran

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 27, 5:14 PM ET

Senior officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met Iranian leaders in Tehran. They discussed ways to de-escalate the Iran war and the Yemen conflict.

Why it matters

Regional powers are trying to head off a new round of fighting in the Gulf.

Background

The Mecca Defence Alliance links Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.

The story so far

1. Oct 18Egypt's parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
2. Oct 20Turkey moves to ratify mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
3. Oct 21Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia sign Badr defense pact
4. Oct 27Mecca pact officials meet Iranian leaders in Tehran
5. Nov 5Turkey ratifies Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
6. Nov 12Fighting intensifies in Yemen; Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drone

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Sources

• Al Jazeera via Wikipedia ↗October 26, 2026
• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 27, 5:14 PM ET

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