Pakistan deploys squadron of JF-17 jets, 8,000 troops to Saudi Arabia amid US-Iran war
timesofindia.com / May 18, 2026, 17:44 (IST)
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defense pact. This substantial, combat-capable force aims to support the kingdom amid rising regional tensions. The move follows Iran's submission of a revised peace proposal through Pakistan, as a fragile ceasefire with the US remains under strain.