Iran official says Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan officials to meet in Tehran on regional security

The striking element is the format: a Saudi defense minister, a Pakistani army chief and a Turkish intelligence chief in one room in Tehran signals that regional de-escalation is being handled through security channels rather than the usual diplomatic ones. Iran's framing — explicit opposition to US and Israeli involvement — suggests Tehran wants to shape the agenda and present itself as the hub rather than the subject of the talks. Whether this becomes a recurring mechanism or a one-off photo opportunity is the open question, and whether Washington's exclusion holds as the agenda widens.