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Iran war live: Tehran says agreed with Mecca pact states to seek peace

A woman flashes a victory sign as she walks past a painting on a wall at the Islamic Revolution street in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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By Tracy J. Jawad and Ali Mustafa
Published On 26 Oct 2026

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  • Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye which make up the newly-formed Mecca Alliance have met with Iran’s president and security chief in Tehran.
  • Iran and the Mecca pact states have agreed to continue talks and seek peace, Tehran said.