Briefing

Mecca Pact, Iran officials agree to more talks

Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish officials met Iranian leaders in Tehran and agreed to continue talks on regional security. Oman called for a non-aggression pact among Iran, Iraq and the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. Israelis vote on Tuesday in an Iran-dominated election, after media reports that Benjamin Netanyahu pressed the military for action, which he denied. Iran's armed forces chief said US warships would never return to the Persian Gulf and the parliament speaker warned of an 'unimaginable' response.