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War with Iran: How Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are growing closer

In the wake of the Iran war, Saudi Arabia is seeking new allies. Because the US is not providing the kingdom with sufficient air defense protection, it is increasingly turning its attention to Pakistan.

BS
Birgit Svensson
29. May 2026
New alliances: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (second from left), and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar (second from right), with their Egyptian and Turkish counterparts in Islamabad in March. (picture alliance/Xinhua News Agency)

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Last updated: 29. May 2026

Middle East
Saudi Arabia
Pakistan