As fears mount over a potential return to war in the region, Iran has hosted delegations from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan in Tehran to discuss strategies for peace and de-escalation. High-level talks have been focused on the Mecca defense pact, which aims to promote regional security and cooperation among member states. Despite ongoing conflicts, including recent Houthi attacks, leaders from the Mecca pact countries have expressed a commitment to preventing further escalation. Iranian officials have signaled an openness to regional cooperation but have firmly rejected proposals to transfer enriched uranium out of the country. The situation remains tense, with reports of potential Israeli and U.S. military plans contributing to the urgency of these diplomatic initiatives.