Mecca Pact envoys scheduled to meet Iran in Tehran on Oct 31, 2026
Representatives of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are scheduled to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on 31 October 2026 to open diplomatic channels and discuss a non-aggression framework, according to the latest reports. Al-Monitor reported that the delegations will include Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir and Turkey’s intelligence chief, and that they will discuss coordination among Mecca Pact members. Moneycontrol.
com said Saudi officials have proposed a $1 billion payment to the Houthi rebels, a deal said to be mediated by Iran, to secure a ceasefire. France 24 noted that the senior representatives aim to prevent a resurgence of the regional conflict.