Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the Mecca Alliance involving Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, saying Tehran is ready to participate in efforts that bring Muslim countries closer and strengthen Islamic unity.
Speaking in an interview with Arab media, Pezeshkian described the initiative as a positive development. However, he acknowledged that he was unfamiliar with the details of decisions taken under the arrangement, according to reporting published on October 17.
Pezeshkian said cooperation between Muslim countries could provide an opportunity to overcome divisions and build greater understanding. He expressed Iran’s willingness to contribute to that process, while stressing the importance of unity rather than confrontation.
His comments represented support for the broader goal of Muslim cooperation. The reported remarks did not announce a completed agreement for Iranian membership or outline any formal steps toward accession.
The president said initiatives that encourage Muslim nations to work together should help prevent the emergence of opposing camps fighting one another.
Pezeshkian urged Muslim countries to sit together, address their differences and follow shared religious principles. He argued that national and ethnic identities should not become barriers to cooperation.
He said being Arab, Turkish or Iranian should carry less importance than the common identity Muslims share through their faith. In his remarks, he emphasised that piety, rather than nationality or ethnicity, determines a person’s standing before God.
Referring to the creation of humanity from a man and a woman, he said differences between nations and tribes should not prevent Muslims from resolving disagreements through discussion.
His appeal focused on encouraging a shared approach to disputes, with religious values serving as a basis for dialogue and mutual understanding.
Saudi Arabia Receives Message Through Pakistan
Türkiye Today reported that Pezeshkian had also conveyed a message to Saudi Arabia through Pakistan’s prime minister. He suggested that the kingdom, which hosts the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, could serve as a centre for Islamic unity.
The message added a diplomatic dimension to his public appeal, placing Saudi Arabia and Pakistan within his proposed effort to encourage closer Muslim cooperation.
Nevertheless, his acknowledgement that Tehran lacked detailed knowledge of the alliance leaves the practical meaning of Iranian participation unresolved.
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For now, the reported statement signals political openness to engagement. Any future role would require clarification of the arrangement and discussions with its existing members before a formal outcome could be established or announced publicly.
