Intense Regional Diplomacy Aimed at Resolving U.S.-Iran War

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted the third meeting of himself with the Foreign Ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in southern Turkiye on April 17. No details of this “quad” meeting were disclosed, but a source with knowledge told Axios these meetings are aimed at maintaining coordination between the three mediators and Saudi Arabia—the most powerful country in the Persian Gulf, with significant influence on the Trump administration, and a key stakeholder in any future peace deal. Having the Saudis inside the tent decreases the risk they will play a spoiler role, Axios argued.