Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia as Iran war tensions escalate
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops and a squadron of jets to Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions with Iran. This move is part of a mutual defense pact that allows Pakistan to send up to 80,000 troops to protect the Saudi Kingdom. The deployment includes advanced military equipment aimed at intercepting potential Iranian attacks.
- ▪Pakistan has sent 8,000 soldiers and a squadron of JF-17 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of a mutual defense agreement.
- ▪The deployment aims to bolster Saudi Arabia's defenses against Iranian attacks, particularly following strikes on its energy infrastructure.
- ▪Under the mutual defense pact, Pakistan is permitted to send as many as 80,000 troops to support Saudi Arabia.
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World News Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, jet squadron to Saudi Arabia as Iran war tensions escalate By Ronny Reyes Published May 18, 2026, 5:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Pakistan has deployed 8,000 soldiers, along with a squadron of jets and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia as part of their mutual defense pact in the face of ever-growing escalations with Iran, according to a new report. The troops and aircraft were deployed in early April, including JF-17 fighter jets and the Chinese HQ-9 air defense system, which are meant to intercept any strikes against Saudi Arabia, officials told Reuters.
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