Delegations Meeting in Tehran With Region on Edge Over Potential for Renewed Fighting
Delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey arrived in Tehran on Monday. They are pushing for a deal between Iran and the United States to avert renewed war.
Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman leads the Saudi delegation.
Pakistan sent army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir; Turkey sent intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin.
Yemen's war and Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia are also on the agenda.
Qatari mediators, coordinating with the U.S., visited Tehran on Sunday.
Why it matters: Israeli and U.S. leaders have escalated threats ahead of elections in both countries. Iran's leaders have not backed down.
A June deal brokered by Pakistan and Qatar unraveled as both sides renewed attacks.
Netanyahu warned Iran or its proxies may attack to disrupt Israel's vote, citing intelligence.
What’s next: Iranian spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran has not closed the door to diplomacy. He rejected what he called U.S. demands for complete surrender.
Israel votes Tuesday; U.S. elections follow Nov. 3.
Did Netanyahu order a military action the army feared would restart the war, as Israel's Channel 12 reported?
Can a U.S.-Iran deal be reached before either election?
