Saudi Arabia is contemplating a Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran, aiming to mitigate regional hostilities in the aftermath of the US-Israeli war with Tehran, according to foreign diplomats quoted by the Financial Times.

The exact confirmation from Saudi sources remains absent; however, Riyadh appears to be considering a framework inspired by the 1975 Helsinki Accords.

These accords were designed to decrease tensions and augment collaboration among rival nations during the Cold War.

European countries and EU institutions reportedly support this proposal and are encouraging Gulf states to endorse it as a means to deter future conflict and provide Iran with security assurances.

This initiative emerges amid concerns from Gulf states that even if weakened, Iran might persist in posing a threat to the region post-war.

Concerns over Iran's missile and drone capabilities, along with instability involving Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, continue to weigh on Arab states.

Additionally, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt are bolstering their defense and economic ties following the conflict.

There is also a proposal from Pakistan to expand its defense agreement with Riyadh to include Qatar and Turkey.