Pakistan done playing peacemaker? May end up on US-Israel side vs Iran due to Saudi defence pact
Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia may draw it into conflict with Iran, despite its efforts to play peacemaker in the region. The country's leadership has condemned Iran's attacks on Saudi energy facilities, sparking concerns of a potential escalation.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement. Iran's attacks on Saudi energy facilities have put Pakistan in a difficult position. Pakistan's government and army have condemned the attacks. The country has been trying to mediate between the US and Iran. A Pakistani security source says if Saudi Arabia retaliates, talks would be over and Pakistan could be drawn into conflict. Pakistan shares a long border with Iran and has been fighting a stop-start war with Afghanistan.
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