Saudi defense minister’s Tehran visit a key step for Mecca Pact states, analyst says
Strategic analyst Majeb Al-Dalbahi says Prince Khalid bin Salman’s visit to Tehran is crucial for de-escalation and diplomatic efforts among Mecca Pact nations.
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AIStrategic and security analyst Dr. Majeb Al-Dalbahi said that the visit of Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Tehran represents an important step for the countries of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement to reduce tensions and support diplomatic efforts.
In an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV, Al-Dalbahi added that the region is facing various threats, including the Iranian-Israeli-American conflict, which fluctuates between war, calm, escalation, and media deception. He noted that the region is rich enough not to rely on external powers.
He continued that, following the activation of the Mecca Agreement, this visit stands out as one of its most significant steps, aiming to encourage de-escalation from the Iranian side. Al-Dalbahi expressed hope that the visit would achieve its objectives and that those within Iran seeking to reduce tensions would respond, especially with the support of ongoing diplomatic mediation by Qatar and Pakistan.
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