Pakistan deploys military to Saudi Arabia amid US-Iran mediation push

Pakistan finds itself navigating a precarious balancing act as it deepens defense ties with Saudi Arabia while spearheading diplomatic efforts as a mediator between the United States and Iran. On April 11, Pakistani fighter jets and support aircraft arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, marking a significant military deployment under the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) signed last year. This move, announced by the Saudi Ministry of Defense, underscores