# Pakistan’s risky double role: defending Saudi Arabia, mediating with Iran

https://mins.news/en/video/88564

- DW News, 2026-10-06 19:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVX2GuBzXfc

> Pakistan and Turkey say they are ready to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defense agreement as Riyadh continues to face attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. Islamabad is deepening its military commitment to Saudi Arabia while also mediating between Iran and the United States. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Pakistan for earning the trust of both Tehran and Washington.

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