Iran Calls for Regional Dialogue After Criticizing Makkah Security Pact

Iran's head of the Cairo mission for Iranian interests, Majid Farjadi Bor, stated that Tehran does not see the Makkah joint defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan as a solution to Gulf crises, labeling it an "imported security" that fails to ensure stability.

Details of the statements

The Iranian official emphasized that the agreement is not aimed specifically at Iran, but called for a direct regional dialogue involving Gulf states and Iran to coordinate maritime security and protect sea lanes, rather than relying on external alliances or U.S. bases in the region.

In an interview with RT, Bor noted that past attempts based on "imported security" have not delivered peace, adding that Iran targets U.S. military installations in neighboring countries, not the territories or governments of those states.

Regional context

These remarks come as Gulf nations intensify efforts to reshape the security landscape, debating the role of regional defense pacts and U.S. involvement in safeguarding navigation and critical infrastructure. Iran advocates for a regional security framework that includes all Gulf states, based on dialogue and consultation, rejecting dependence on foreign forces.

The Iranian official also denied internal splits between "moderates" and "hardliners" in war‑making decisions, explaining that the National Security Council comprises representatives from political and military institutions, with decisions made through constitutional mechanisms and the Supreme Leader’s guidance, who remains out of public view for security reasons.