Iran ready to boost regional cooperation, resolve disputes: president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has affirmed his country's readiness to take steps toward strengthening regional cooperation and resolving disputes, announcing Tehran's support for any agreement that would enhance security in the region. He made the remarks during a meeting with defense and security representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, according to the Iranian presidency.

The presidency said Pezeshkian, in his meeting with delegations from the three countries participating in the Mecca Pact, emphasized Iran's willingness to deepen cooperation and address differences, reiterating support for any understanding that would promote unity, cohesion, security, and development in the region.

Separately, the Iranian Foreign Ministry reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei attended the meeting between Pezeshkian and the defense and security representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.

The Iranian president stressed that Tehran is committed to its legal rights under international law and will firmly defend itself. The states of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement—Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan—held a high-level meeting in the Iranian capital, Tehran. This regional gathering is part of efforts to de-escalate military tensions, encourage diplomatic solutions, and support ongoing mediation led by Qatar and Pakistan to prevent renewed conflict in the region.