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Iran, Turkey stress regional security cooperation

Mehr News Agency

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July 3, 2026

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Iran, Turkey stress regional security cooperation

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Senior defense officials of Iran and Turkey discussed regional security developments and ways to expand bilateral defense cooperation.

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The Cradle

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· Jun 22, 2026

New ‘deconfliction mechanism’ for Lebanon excludes Israel, limits 'freedom of action': Report

The reported five-nation mechanism shifts the regional security framework toward a model that includes direct Iranian participation

Iran Herald

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· Jun 30, 2026

Arab Parliament urges inclusion of Gulf security concerns in future US-Iran negotiations

CAIRO, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker for the Arab Parliament, has stressed that any understandings or agreements between the United States and Iran must take into account the security concerns of Arab countries, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and ensure their inclusion in any arrangements related to regional security and stability.Addressing the closing s

Tehran Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran, Turkey emphasize regional security cooperation

TEHRAN — Senior defense officials from Iran and Turkey have underscored the importance of strengthening regional security cooperation and expanding bilateral defense ties during a high-level telephone conversation that focused on the regional security landscape, the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, and the need for greater coordination among regional powers.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance

Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance Iran's acting defence minister, Majid Ibn al-Reza, has called on Islamic countries to establish a regional security belt, arguing that greater cooperation is needed to address shared security challenges. According to the IRNA news agency, al-Reza made the proposal during a telephone conversation with Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif. The remarks come as countries across the Gulf continue to reassess regional security arrangements following the conflict that began in late February. Iran has maintained that its military operations targeted US interests, while several Gulf states have disputed that claim and said civilian infrastructure was also affected.

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

UrduPoint

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· Jun 21, 2026

Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye affirm US-Iran agreement should ensure security and stability of Gulf region

Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye affirm US-Iran agreement should ensure security and stability of Gulf region

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Related coverage for "Iran, Turkey stress regional security cooperation": The Cradle — New ‘deconfliction mechanism’ for Lebanon excludes Israel, limits 'freedom of action': Report. Iran Herald — Arab Parliament urges inclusion of Gulf security concerns in future US-Iran negotiations . Tehran Times — Iran, Turkey emphasize regional security cooperation. Middle East Eye — Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance. Libertarian Institute — Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran. UrduPoint — Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye affirm US-Iran agreement should ensure security and stability of Gulf region