· · 2 sources

Iran president calls for Muslim unity against US and Israeli aggression

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional security.

Pezeshkian urges 'regional unity' in meeting with Makkah pact countries in Tehran
File photo Pezeshkian urges 'regional unity' in meeting with Makkah pact countries in Tehran Photo: Dawn

Meeting attendees and topics

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye gathered with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in the capital. The group discussed regional cooperation and addressed what Tehran describes as Israeli attacks on Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Reports indicate the leaders also reviewed US policies that Iran claims contradict their stated goals of negotiation.

Iran nuclear stance clarified

Pezeshkian stated that his country does not seek nuclear weapons but retains the right to peaceful nuclear activities under international treaties. He accused Washington of pursuing negotiations while simultaneously attacking Iran and its nuclear facilities. The president insisted on strengthening ties among Muslim nations to counter these external pressures.

Defense pact context

The gathering involved representatives from countries that recently signed the Makkah defence pact to enhance their collective security posture. Iranian state media broadcast video of the session showing military chiefs and interior ministers alongside the president. The meeting aimed to consolidate cohesion among influential Islamic nations facing common challenges.

All 2 outlets report consistently

No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.

  • Middle East Eye
  • Dawn

Reported by

2 independent outlets. Headlines as published. Links open the original report.