TEHRAN: Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said on Monday that participants in four-nation talks in Tehran had agreed that security in West Asia should be managed by regional countries without external interference.
The meeting brought together delegations from Iran, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to discuss regional security, Israeli activities and developments in Palestine and Lebanon.
“We concluded that West Asia’s security must be based on the countries of the region, and any external interference must be prevented,” Rezaei said following the talks.
He argued that regional countries should have started cooperating earlier, adding that the visits of Turkish, Pakistani and Saudi delegations to Tehran demonstrated the importance of regional engagement despite US threats.
Four Countries Seek Greater Regional Cooperation
Rezaei said discussions with senior officials from the three visiting countries had created a new and positive atmosphere for cooperation.
“The four countries believe that cooperation among them offers a way out of the crises facing the region,” he said.
The talks focused on the security situation across West Asia, including tensions involving Israel and developments affecting Palestine and Lebanon.
The meeting also highlighted efforts to strengthen communication among regional governments as they consider ways to address shared security concerns through dialogue and cooperation.
Iran Calls for an End to Israeli Attacks
Rezaei also called on Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon, southern Syria, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
His remarks reflected Tehran’s position that regional security cannot be established without addressing ongoing conflicts and military operations affecting several parts of the region.
The discussions on Palestine and Lebanon formed part of the broader agenda of the four-nation meeting, according to the Iranian official.
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Tehran Meeting Could Lead to a Regional Security Framework
Earlier on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the meeting between Iranian officials and senior representatives of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could mark the beginning of a regional security framework based on cooperation among countries in the region.
The three visiting countries are associated with the Makkah defence pact, making the Tehran discussions a significant diplomatic engagement involving regional security partners and Iran.
The meeting comes amid wider efforts to reduce tensions and encourage dialogue over conflicts and security challenges across West Asia.
However, it remains unclear whether the discussions will lead to a formal regional security mechanism or specific joint initiatives. The immediate outcome will depend on whether the participating countries can translate their shared statements into sustained diplomatic engagement and practical cooperation.
