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Pakistan Sends Troops to Saudi Arabia, Pledging Protection Against Any Threat, Including From Iran
Under a defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, 8,000 Pakistani troops and dozens of fighter jets have been deployed inside the kingdom. At the same time, Pakistan’s government is mediating between Iran and the United States in an effort to reach an agreement to end the war.
Pakistani fighter jet (Photo: Shutterstock)Reuters reported today (Monday) that at Saudi Arabia’s request, Pakistan’s military has deployed 8,000 troops and a squadron of fighter jets in several areas across the Saudi kingdom. Air defense systems were also transferred to Saudi territory.
According to the report, the Pakistani military deployment began last month and was completed recently. It was carried out במסגרת a defense agreement between the two countries. The agreement was signed about a year ago and obligates Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to defend one another in the event of an attack. It is worth noting that Saudi Arabia was attacked a month and a half ago by Iran, while Pakistan is mediating between Tehran and Washington.
Reuters noted that Pakistan’s fighter jets are Chinese-made, as are the air defense systems. China also supplied Pakistan with drones, and one squadron of them was deployed in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia provides Pakistan with economic assistance.
