The joint statement reproduced by Iranian state broadcaster Press TV was compared with AP and Reuters reporting. It establishes a commitment to further dialogue; no new ceasefire agreement or schedule for the next meeting was announced in the material checked.
Four countries commit to further dialogue
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed on October 26 to continue discussions on regional cooperation, including peace and security, after senior officials met in Tehran. A joint statement reproduced by Iranian state broadcaster Press TV set out the commitment.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei hosted Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
The statement’s concrete outcome was agreement to maintain dialogue. AP reported that no date or location was given for another meeting.
Defence partners seek to contain escalation
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca mutual defence pact in August. Reuters described the Tehran visit as their first high-level contact with Iran since the wider conflict spread to Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Saudi Arabia said the visit sought to reopen negotiating channels and prevent renewed military escalation, Reuters reported. AP also reported a visit by Qatari mediators to Tehran on October 25, coordinated with the United States, citing a regional official.
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- Press TVPress statement after four-way Tehran meeting between Iran, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi ArabiaJoint statement reproduced by Iranian state broadcaster; not independent reporting · 2026-10-26
- Associated PressDelegations meet in Iran with Mideast region on edge over potential for renewed fightingIndependent reporting · 2026-10-26
- ReutersSaudi defence pact countries push for peace in Tehran as Houthis launch more attacksIndependent reporting · 2026-10-26
