Pakistan Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held high‑level talks with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh focusing on a coordinated response to repeated Iranian missile and drone strikes on Saudi territory. The discussion took place under the framework of the Pakistan–Saudi Joint Strategic Defence Agreement a pact signed last September that treats an attack on one country as aggression against both underscoring deepening military cooperation between Islamabad and Riyadh. Prince Khalid said the two leaders reviewed the pattern of Iranian attacks and explored measures needed to halt them stressing that such actions undermine regional security and stability and expressing hope that Tehran will exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation as tensions soar in the wider Middle East conflict. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the Gulf and urged restraint while also underscoring the importance of bolstering defence readiness against further aggression. The meeting reflects growing concerns over spill‑over effects from the ongoing Iran war and demonstrates efforts by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to coordinate defence posture and diplomatic messaging aimed at deterring future Iranian strikes.”
