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Saudi Defence Pact Countries Hold Talks in Iran as Houthis Launch More Attacks
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met with Iranian officials in Tehran to de-escalate the Middle East conflict amid ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Mecca mutual defence pact members aim to strengthen peace and security cooperation while also addressing US-Iran tensions and regional security mechanisms.
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You need to track Saudi Arabia's intensified regional defence coordination and Iran's diplomatic engagement as they reshape Middle East security rules. This opens new negotiation paths but also raises risks of rapid escalation that could disrupt Gulf trade and energy flows.
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