The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the visit of Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Tehran was intended to support mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan. The Iranian capital hosted a quadrilateral meeting involving representatives from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan, including Prince Khalid bin Salman, Mohsen Rezaei, Ibrahim Kalin, and Asim Munir. According to Riyadh, the meeting was aimed at de-escalating tensions and resolving the ongoing crisis through diplomatic dialogue. The Kingdom expressed hope that all parties would engage positively with these efforts to prevent military escalation and ensure international and regional security.