Tehran:The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced that participants in a four-nation dialogue held in Tehran have reached a consensus that West Asia's security should be managed by regional states, free from external interference.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the discussions involved delegations from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Iran, focusing on regional security issues, Israeli activities, and the situations in Palestine and Lebanon.

Mohsen Rezaei, representing Iran, emphasized the importance of regional cooperation, noting that the presence of Turkish, Pakistani, and Saudi delegations in Tehran signified that US threats are ineffective on a global scale. He highlighted that the talks with senior officials from these countries fostered a new, positive atmosphere.

Rezaei pointed out that the countries involved believe that their cooperation could provide solutions to the regional crises. He also insisted that Israel must cease its attacks on Lebanon, southern Syria, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei earlier mentioned that the Tehran meeting, which included senior representatives of the Mecca Alliance countries, could signify the start of a regional security framework based in the region.