Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the reported Makkah Defence Pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, describing the initiative as a positive step towards greater unity among Muslim countries.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Pezeshkian said Iran was ready to participate in efforts aimed at strengthening cooperation among Muslim nations. He stressed that countries should overcome their differences and work together rather than become divided into rival groups.
“This is a step forward. Muslims should unite. We are ready to participate in this process,” Pezeshkian said, while acknowledging that Tehran was not familiar with the specific decisions reached under the reported agreement.
Iran Expresses Willingness to Join Unity Efforts
Pezeshkian said the reported defence initiative could create an opportunity for Muslim-majority countries to improve relations and address their differences through cooperation.
He emphasised that shared religious ties should encourage countries to work towards common goals instead of allowing national, ethnic or regional identities to deepen divisions.
The Iranian president referred to differences among Arab, Turkish and Iranian communities, arguing that these identities should not prevent Muslim countries from pursuing greater unity.
His remarks signal Tehran’s stated willingness to engage with broader cooperation efforts, although he did not explain what form Iran’s participation might take.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye at the Centre of Pact
The reported Makkah Defence Pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has drawn attention to the possibility of closer security cooperation among major Muslim countries.
Such arrangements can involve discussions on regional stability, defence coordination and responses to shared security challenges. However, the precise terms and mechanisms of the reported pact were not detailed in Pezeshkian’s remarks.
The Iranian president acknowledged that Tehran was not aware of the specific decisions made under the agreement, meaning his comments should be understood as support for the broader idea of cooperation rather than confirmation that Iran has formally joined the pact.
Pezeshkian Urges Muslim Countries to Overcome Divisions
Pezeshkian’s comments focused heavily on the need to reduce divisions within the Muslim world.
He argued that Muslim nations should work collectively and follow shared Islamic principles rather than engage in conflicts that weaken relations between them.
His remarks come amid continued attention to regional security and diplomatic efforts involving countries across the Middle East and the wider Muslim world.
The president presented cooperation as a way for Muslim countries to pursue common interests and build stronger relations despite their political and regional differences.
Iran’s Possible Role Remains Unclear
Although Pezeshkian expressed readiness to participate in Muslim unity efforts, he did not announce any formal decision regarding Iran’s membership in the reported defence arrangement.
No specific framework for Tehran’s involvement was outlined in the interview, and the president reiterated that Iran had yet to become familiar with the agreement’s detailed terms.
Any future Iranian participation would therefore depend on further diplomatic engagement and clarification of the pact’s objectives and arrangements.
For now, Pezeshkian’s remarks represent an expression of support for greater cooperation among Muslim countries, while questions about Iran’s practical role remain unanswered.
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