Summary
Pakistan sent fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a defense agreement between the two countries. This happened as Pakistan hosted talks between the U.S. and Iran to end regional conflicts. The agreement means Pakistan has to treat an attack on Saudi Arabia as an attack on itself.
Key Facts
- Pakistan deployed fighter jets to a Saudi airbase as part of a defense pact.
- The deployment relates to a deal made in September 2025 between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
- The agreement requires Pakistan to consider attacks on Saudi Arabia as attacks on itself.
- Pakistan is mediating peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad.
- Iran launched attacks after a February incident involving U.S. and Israeli actions.
- Pakistani leaders assured Iran that Saudi territory would not be used against it.
- Over 2.5 million Pakistanis work in Saudi Arabia, sending money back home, which supports Pakistan's economy.
