Iran war live: Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish defence officials due in Tehran
· World · Al Jazeera, The Independent, CNBC
Iran's security chief will meet defence officials from the Mecca Defence Alliance in Tehran as fighting rages in Yemen. Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish defence officials are scheduled to visit Tehran amid escalating regional tensions. The Mecca Defence Alliance comprises Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as key regional partners. No group has claimed responsibility for recent attacks that have intensified the conflict. The meeting aims to coordinate defence strategies among the alliance members. The exact cause of the fighting remains unclear.
Why it matters
The meeting directly impacts regional security dynamics affecting India's strategic interests in the Gulf and energy corridors. It brings key South Asian and Gulf states together at a critical juncture in the Yemen conflict.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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