Saudi Arabia is the direct target amid the increasing tension between America, Israel and Iran. There are continuous attacks on the oil fields and airports of this Gulf country. Meanwhile, an important meeting between Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman was held in Riyadh.
Iran’s recent attacks and measures to stop them were discussed in the meeting. The Saudi Defense Minister wrote on the social media platform X that the meeting took place under the joint strategic defense agreement and during which both sides emphasized on maintaining regional security and stability.
Met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir. We discussed Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and the measures needed to halt them within the framework of our Joint Strategic Defense Agreement. We stressed that such actions undermine… pic.twitter.com/OuELnf9LU6
— Khalid bin Salman Khalid bin Salman (@kbsalsaud) March 7, 2026
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil fields
In recent days, Iran targeted Saudi Arabia’s Shayba Oil Field. The Defense Ministry said six drones were shot down, while two ballistic missiles were destroyed near Prince Sultan Air Base. This area is located near the UAE border and after previous attacks Iran is now directly getting involved.
Will war increase in West Asia?
Pakistan’s diplomatic role has become important amid increasing tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, while disclosing in the Parliament, said that Pakistan’s diplomatic initiative has been the reason behind the lack or lack of reaction in attacks by Iran on Saudi Arabia in recent times. This revelation further complicates the geopolitical situation in West Asia.
Pakistan’s diplomatic role exposed
Ishaq Dar told that Pakistan has a strategic defense agreement with Saudi Arabia. When tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia increased, Pakistan immediately contacted Iran. Pakistan cautioned Iran about this defense agreement and sought assurance that Saudi Arabia’s land will not be used against Iran. Pakistan also provided this assurance to Iran. This diplomatic effort helped avoid immediate conflict.
risk of rust spreading
In the ongoing conflict till now, the Gulf countries had kept themselves away from direct conflict and America also did not use the land of these countries for its attacks. However, if attacks by Iran on Saudi Arabia continue and the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defense agreement is activated, the situation may change completely. If Pakistan gets involved in any military action against Iran on behalf of Saudi Arabia, then this conflict will not be limited to West Asia only. It will also directly spread to South Asia, as there is a long border between Pakistan and Iran.