Iranian president urges Muslim nations to unite against Israeli and US actions
President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials in Tehran to boost regional cooperation against what he termed Israeli aggression and US attempts to fragment the Middle East.
During a meeting in Tehran with Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan army chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned recent Israeli strikes on Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He emphasized that Iran does not pursue nuclear weapons but asserts its right to peaceful nuclear development under the Non-Proliferation Treaty. The president also criticized the United States for pursuing negotiations while simultaneously targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Why it matters
The meeting signals a coordinated stance among key Muslim states against Israeli and US policies, affecting regional security dynamics.
How this story developed
- Oct 20 Turkish parliament set to vote on ratifying Mecca Defense Alliance pact
- Oct 21 Four defence ministers signed the Badr memorandum in Doha to deepen military-industry cooperation and joint production.
- Oct 21 The Mecca defence agreement has been formally submitted to Turkey’s legislature for ratification.
- Oct 23 Turkey is preparing a parliamentary mandate to allow the deployment of technical personnel to Saudi Arabia.
- Oct 26 Defense minister Khalid bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, army chief Asim Munir of Pakistan and Turkey’s intelligence chief will meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional security cooperation.
- Oct 26 The coordination summit in Tehran was scheduled for Monday.
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