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Pakistan Joins Saudi Defense Pact Amid Iran Tensions

3/4/2026

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  • Pakistan activated its mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia in response to Iran's missile and drone attacks on the kingdom.
  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar described Pakistan as a mediator and urged Iran to consider the defense agreement.
  • Dar said Iran gave assurances that Saudi territory would not be used against Iran.
  • Dar noted Iran's limited response to Saudi Arabia compared with its actions against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Kuwait.