Mecca pact nations hold security talks with Iran in Tehran

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Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan held talks in Tehran on Monday aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Middle East, with Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei calling the discussions "very good." Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman attended, and Rezaei said regional security "should be achieved by the countries themselves" and that foreign intervention must be prevented. The push followed warnings from Washington, Tehran and Israel that hostilities could restart in the eight-month war. Oil fell for a second day as the diplomacy raised hopes of averting a broader escalation. Separately, Egypt's parliament authorized military support for Saudi Arabia limited to defending its territory, after Houthi attacks nearly emptied Riyadh's skies.

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Key points

  • Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman attended the Tehran talks.
  • Egypt's parliament approved support for Saudi Arabia limited to defending its territory.
  • Oil prices fell as traders bet on de-escalation.

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