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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Defense Pact Amid Iran Tensions

3/14/2026

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah to discuss tensions with Iran.
Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's support for Saudi Arabia and highlighted the mutual defense agreement signed last September.
The pact commits both nations to treat an attack on one as an attack on the other.
The leaders agreed to cooperate to maintain peace and stability in the region amid escalating conflicts.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah to discuss tensions with Iran.
Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's support for Saudi Arabia and highlighted the mutual defense agreement signed last September.
The pact commits both nations to treat an attack on one as an attack on the other.
The leaders agreed to cooperate to maintain peace and stability in the region amid escalating conflicts.