Pakistan deployed fighter jets and thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran conflict
Pakistan secretly deployed a squadron of 16 JF-17 fighter jets, 8,000 troops, and a Chinese HQ-9 air defense system to Saudi Arabia in early April, according to Reuters reporting based on security officials and government sources. The deployment contradicted Pakistan's stated role as a neutral mediator between Iran and the United States. The forces were financed by Saudi Arabia and described as combat-capable, following a defense pact signed a year prior that reportedly allows for deployment of up to 80,000 Pakistani troops.
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Hawkish outlets stress combat capability and escalation momentum; Foreign Policy adds diplomatic risk framing, highlighting Pakistan's precarious balancing act between regional powers amid Iran tensions.
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RReuters Exclusive: Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war - Reuters 47d ago FPForeign Policy Pakistan’s High-Wire Act Gets Riskier 45d ago RIGHT3
WEWashington Examiner Pakistan deployed fighter squadron and 8,000 soldiers to Saudi Arabia during Iran war: Report 47d ago NYPNY Post Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia as Iran war tensions escalate 47d ago BBreitbart Report: Pakistan Deploys Jets and Troops to Saudi Arabia for Iran War 47d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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