TEHRAN – Iran has proposed the creation of a regional security alliance comprising major Muslim countries including Pakistan, arguing that lasting peace and stability in the Middle East should be ensured by nations within the region rather than external powers.
According to Iranian state media, Acting Defence Minister Brig. Gen. Seyed Majid Ibn Reza suggested forming a joint security framework involving Iran, Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other Islamic countries. He said such a mechanism, similar in concept to a collective security arrangement, could strengthen regional cooperation and reduce dependence on outside military forces.
The proposal was discussed during a telephone conversation with Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler on Sunday. The Iranian minister said recent regional conflicts had demonstrated the importance of cooperation among neighbouring countries to safeguard security and maintain long-term stability.
He maintained that the presence of foreign powers in the Middle East had contributed to instability and argued that a coordinated regional security system could help protect the region from external interference while promoting lasting peace.
The acting defence minister also referred to a ceasefire memorandum reached during President Donald Trump’s administration, saying it had been concluded to help restore stability at the request of friendly neighbouring countries. However, he added that Iran remained cautious due to its past experience with the United States.
Commenting on ongoing regional tensions, the Iranian official condemned Israeli military actions in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran, and accused Washington of enabling a more aggressive Israeli approach through its support.
He also warned that any attempt by the United States to open a new front against Hezbollah could trigger a broader security crisis across the Middle East. In addition, he described Israel’s proposed security zones in Syria and Lebanon as a potential source of wider regional instability.
Separately, President Donald Trump renewed his warning to Tehran, saying negotiations were continuing at Iran’s request and were being supported by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and several other countries. He said Iran was being given what he described as a final opportunity to reach an agreement, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to severe consequences.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has invited senior Iranian leaders for urgent consultations on regional developments. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq invited Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar extended an invitation to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.
The invitations were conveyed in Tehran after a telephone conversation between Dar and Araghchi, during which both sides discussed regional and international developments, including the situation in Occupied East Jerusalem. No date has yet been announced for the planned visits to Pakistan.
