Iranian television announced today, Monday, the start of the quadruple meeting in Tehran with the participation of officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, to discuss issues of regional security and stability, as part of diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region.

Reuters reported from a senior Iranian official that "Tehran's talks with members of the Mecca Alliance do not address the Iranian nuclear issue." He stated: "Iran will not discuss its nuclear program until the U.S. responds to Tehran's demands."

Earlier today, the Iranian Supreme National Security Council announced the arrival of a delegation that includes Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir, and Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin, to Tehran for a meeting with Secretary of the Council Mohsen Rezaei. 

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Raed Kareemly confirmed that the Saudi Defense Minister is leading the Kingdom's delegation in the meetings held between the countries of the Mecca Agreement for joint defense and Iranian officials, explaining that the delegation will also meet with Iranian President Masoud Bezhakian. He added that the visit aims to de-escalate tensions among the parties to the crisis, encourage dialogue and diplomatic solutions, support Qatari and Pakistani mediation efforts, and affirm the role of the agreement countries in enhancing the region's security and stability.