Iran's security chief tells the region to push America out after Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani chiefs visited Tehran

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sent their defence and intelligence chiefs to Tehran on Monday for the first high-level Mecca Pact meeting with Iran, amid reports that Washington and Tel Aviv are drawing up plans to renew attacks on Iran after next week's US midterm elections. Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei told his guests that American military presence has failed to bring stability and that regional states must build their own security architecture. The Saudis also sought Iran's help in pressing the Houthis to stop striking Saudi infrastructure, including Riyadh airport.

American and Israeli officials are reportedly planning potential fresh strikes on Iran after next Tuesday's US midterm elections.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan formed the Mecca Pact mutual defence agreement in August; Monday's Tehran summit was their first joint high-level meeting with Iran since Saudi-Houthi fighting escalated.

Iran warned last week it would strike Gulf targets — including undersea cables, military bases and energy facilities — if the US and Israel launch a new offensive.