Officials from Iran, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia met in Tehran to discuss ways to prevent further escalation.
The meeting was held in the Iranian capital, with representatives from the four countries present.
Iran has criticised the United States, saying it was not serious about engaging in talks.
Participants said the talks were part of a broader diplomatic effort to curb tensions in the region.
Details of the discussions were not released, but the meeting underscored the importance of multilateral engagement in addressing regional security concerns.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
