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Saudi defense pact states hold talks in Iran as Yemen's Houthis launch more attacks
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan met Iranian counterparts in Tehran to de-escalate the Middle East conflict amidst ongoing attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia. The talks aimed to open negotiating channels to prevent military escalation while regional tensions involving the US and Iran continue to impact global energy routes and security.
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Your regional security strategy just faced a shake-up as Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani leaders engage Iran for the first time amid rising conflict. Expect new risks and openings around Gulf energy routes and military contracts depending on how these talks evolve.
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13 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 26 Oct 2026
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