Officials from Mecca pact states to hold talks in Iran amid regional tensions

What happened: Delegations from the Mecca Defence Alliance countries, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, will visit Tehran on Monday for talks, according to Saudi and Iranian officials. Why it matters: Rayed Krimly said the visit supports de-escalation and dialogue, and Bagheri Kani said participants could take an effective step toward regional security. It is the first high-level contact between Iran and all alliance members since Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalated last month. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Delegations from the Mecca Defence Alliance countries, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, will visit Tehran on Monday for talks, according to Saudi and Iranian officials.

Rayed Krimly said the visit supports de-escalation and dialogue, and Bagheri Kani said participants could take an effective step toward regional security. It is the first high-level contact between Iran and all alliance members since Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalated last month.