
This handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) shaking hands with Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin (R) after a meeting with the Saudi Defence Minister and the Pakistani army chief in Tehran on October 26, 2026. Iran began talks on October 26 with the three countries of the Mecca security pact, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to discuss regional issues as the months-long Middle East war remains locked in a stalemate, state television reported. (Photo by Iranian Presidency / AFP via Getty Images) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / IRANIAN PRESIDENCY" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===

