Saudi Arabia has proposed a Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran as part of wider efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions and preventing future conflict in the Gulf region.
According to a report by the Financial Times, Riyadh is considering a framework inspired by the 1975 Helsinki Accords, the Cold War-era agreement that sought to ease tensions and promote cooperation between rival global powers.
The report said European countries and institutions of the European Union are backing the proposal and encouraging Gulf states to support the initiative as a mechanism to avoid future military confrontations and provide Iran with security guarantees.
The discussions come amid growing concerns among Gulf nations that a weakened but potentially more aggressive Iran could continue to pose a threat to regional stability in the aftermath of recent conflict.
Arab states are reportedly concerned about Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, as well as ongoing instability linked to conflicts involving Israel, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.
The report further stated that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt are deepening defence and economic cooperation following the conflict, reflecting a broader realignment of regional partnerships.
Pakistan has also reportedly proposed expanding its existing defence pact with Saudi Arabia to include Qatar and Türkiye as part of efforts to strengthen collective regional security cooperation.
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