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title: "Tehran Talks: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Seek a Way Out of the Middle East Crisis"
description: "Tehran hosted the first negotiations between Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan since the Mecca Treaty. Iran maintained its peace conditions, while the Houthis attacked Saudi infrastructure."
date: 2026-10-28T11:45:49.933Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/tehran-talks-iran-saudi-turkey-pakistan
tags: [tehran-summit, iran-saudi-arabia, middle-east-deescalation, makkah-agreement, strait-of-hormuz, houthi-attacks, oil-prices, pakistani-mediation]
author: "Alexander Buran, Andrey Kosynko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Tehran Talks: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Seek a Way Out of the Middle East Crisis

![Country delegates sitting at a round table during diplomatic talks in Tehran](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/28/tehran-vstrecha-iran-saudovskaya-araviya-turciya-pakistan/tehran-vstrecha-iran-saudovskaya-araviya-turciya-pakistan-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Tehran hosted high-level talks between Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan for the first time since the signing of the Mecca Treaty
- Iran did not change its conditions for ending the war: lifting port blockades and oil sanctions; Washington demands curbs on uranium enrichment
- Pakistan presented Iran with a mediation plan approved by Trump; Qatar proposes a phased exchange of concessions regarding the Strait of Hormuz
- On October 26, Houthis claimed attacks on a pipeline and Riyadh airport; Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the incidents
- Brent fell to $113.88 per barrel amid expectations of de-escalation

On October 27, a series of diplomatic contacts took place in Tehran, signaling new opportunities for de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei held a meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei the day after high-level talks with representatives of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. According to Iranian state media, Khamenei emphasized the need to preserve conditions for ending the war, ensure control over the Strait of Hormuz, and strengthen relations with neighboring states.

### First Negotiations Since the Mecca Treaty

The meeting in Tehran marked the first time that the three nations—signatories to the Mecca Mutual Defense Treaty concluded in August 2026—held high-level talks with Iran since the outbreak of the war in February, which was initiated by the US and Israel and subsequently spread to Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The delegations included Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated during the meeting that he was ready to strengthen regional cooperation, but Tehran did not change its conditions for ending the conflict. The parties agreed to continue discussions on regional security, though no ceasefire agreement was reached.

### Mediation Plan and Washington’s Stance

To bridge the gap between Tehran and Washington, Pakistan’s Chief of Staff Asim Munir presented Iran with a mediation plan that received the approval of US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters sources. Iran demands an end to the naval blockade and the lifting of oil export sanctions; Washington, in turn, insists on curbs to Iran’s uranium enrichment program. Iranian officials emphasize that the nuclear program will not be discussed until Tehran's demands are met. The signatories of the Mecca Treaty, alongside Qatar, could act as guarantors of the agreement. Qatar is pushing for a phased concession plan: Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping in exchange for the US lifting the blockade of Iranian ports. The key difficulty is that neither side is willing to make the first concession, and disagreements over the nuclear program remain unresolved—precisely the factors that prevented the temporary peace agreement reached in June from preventing a resumption of hostilities.

### Pressure on Riyadh: The Houthis and the Mecca Alliance

The personal presence in Tehran of Prince Khalid bin Salman, younger brother of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflects Riyadh’s concern over the need to counter multiple threats simultaneously. Pressure on Saudi Arabia is mounting: on October 26, Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on pump stations along the East-West oil pipeline and the Riyadh airport, although the Saudi side has not yet confirmed these claims. On the same day, the Egyptian parliament approved military support for Saudi Arabia. The Mecca agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any of the three member states is considered an attack on all three. Nevertheless, the defense alliance will find it difficult to guarantee the security of oil and gas facilities and sea lanes if the US-Iran war resumes. Saudi commentator Ali Shihab, familiar with the country's leadership stance, notes that Riyadh does not seek escalation and fears that Israel might push Washington into a new military operation.

### The Strait of Hormuz and Oil Markets

Iran's continued assertion of control over the Strait of Hormuz further complicates the negotiation process: this shipping route exerts pressure on Washington and is of critical importance for energy exports from Gulf states. Against the backdrop of diplomatic contacts, oil markets reacted with a decline: on October 27, Brent crude prices fell by nearly two dollars to $113.88 per barrel as investors anticipated that talks would help ease tensions. However, a sustained drop in quotes is only possible if a concrete agreement is reached on lifting the blockade and resolving the nuclear issue, rather than mere declarations of intent.

## Accounts differ

### Attack on Saudi Arabian infrastructure on October 26

- **Houthi rebels:** Claimed responsibility for attacks on pumping stations along the East-West oil pipeline and the Riyadh airport ([vietnam.vn](https://www.vietnam.vn/ru/a-rap-saudi-thuc-day-doi-thoai-voi-iran-giua-nguy-co-chien-tranh-lan-rong))
- **Saudi Arabia:** Did not confirm the Houthi claims regarding the carried-out attacks ([vietnam.vn](https://www.vietnam.vn/ru/a-rap-saudi-thuc-day-doi-thoai-voi-iran-giua-nguy-co-chien-tranh-lan-rong))

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Саудовская Аравия настаивает на диалоге с Ираном на фоне риска эскалации войны.](https://www.vietnam.vn/ru/a-rap-saudi-thuc-day-doi-thoai-voi-iran-giua-nguy-co-chien-tranh-lan-rong) - Primary source. Facts about the meeting, delegation compositions, Iran's conditions, and Pakistan's mediation plan are based on Iranian state media and Reuters. The October 26 Houthi attack is a Houthi claim not confirmed by Riyadh.
- ["Готовьтесь к жертвам": Саудовская Аравия приближается к большой войне](https://inosmi.ru/20260925/saudovskaya-araviya-280346618.html) - Подтверждено по источнику inosmi.ru
- [Саудовская Аравия просит Европу включиться в войну с хуситами, – Bild](https://www.unian.net/world/saudovskaya-araviya-prosit-evropu-vklyuchitsya-v-voynu-s-husitami-bild-13517772.html) - Подтверждено по источнику unian.net
- [Турция, Саудовская Аравия и Пакистан подписали соглашение о коллективной обороне](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D0%B2-%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B5/20260807-%D1%82%D1%83%D1%80%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D1%81%D0%B0%D1%83%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%B8-%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8-%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%88%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5-%D0%BE-%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B9-%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B5) - Confirms the signing of the Mecca Collective Defense Treaty in August 2026 against the backdrop of Middle Eastern conflicts.

## FAQ

### Who participated in the Tehran talks on October 26–27?

Saudi Arabia was represented by Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan by Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and Turkey by Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin. On the Iranian side, talks were led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, while SNSC Secretary Mohsen Rezaei held a separate meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

### What is the Mecca Treaty and when was it signed?

The Mecca Mutual Defense Treaty was signed in August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. It stipulates that an armed attack on any of the three member states is considered an attack on all three.

### What conditions for ending the war does Iran put forward?

Tehran demands that the US end the blockade of maritime ports and lift oil export sanctions. Iranian officials state that the nuclear program will not be discussed until these requirements are met.

### What mediation plan did Pakistan propose?

According to Reuters sources, Pakistan's Chief of Staff Asim Munir presented Iran with a mediation plan after receiving approval from US President Donald Trump. Qatar also proposes a phased exchange of concessions: Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz, and the US lifts the port blockade.

### How did oil markets react to the Tehran negotiations?

On October 27, Brent crude prices fell by nearly two dollars, to $113.88 per barrel, amid expectations that diplomatic contacts would help ease tensions in the region.