Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defense pact: News & Discussion

[RescueRanger]

Pakistan Delegation enroute to Riyadh for talks.

 

[Yasser76]

Pakistan Delegation enroute to Riyadh for talks.
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Well, one thing is for sure, Saudi has remained untouched in the current flare up, so something must be working, and we declared Saudi a red line for us

 

[RescueRanger]

Well, one thing is for sure, Saudi has remained untouched in the current flare up, so something must be working, and we declared Saudi a red line for us

Have a read of this article to understand why:

China opposes attacks on civilian facilities in Middle East

A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry has said China opposes attacks on civilian facilities in the Middle East and calls for disputes in the region to be resolved through political and diplomatic means.

www.chinadailyasia.com

3rd paragraph.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

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This letter shall not be taken as routine communication.

Why? What am I missing? It's just another formal notification to the Congress.

 

[RescueRanger]

Why? What am I missing? It's just another formal notification to the Congress.

Its US political ball juggling, nothing to do with me.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

Remittances are no way to run a country and going to war to protect Pakistani labor (mostly unskilled) in Saudi Arabia is an insane idea.

Sorry we are not going to war for the sake of your GCC jobs.

You may dismiss the 4 million Pakistanis living in the GCC. Pakistan cannot. Protecting the interests of millions of its citizens abroad is a fundamental national priority.

 

[Yasser76]

Have a read of this article to understand why:

China opposes attacks on civilian facilities in Middle East

A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry has said China opposes attacks on civilian facilities in the Middle East and calls for disputes in the region to be resolved through political and diplomatic means.

www.chinadailyasia.com

3rd paragraph.

Oh very interesting....

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

No point going around this. Pakistan cannot backout now but I doubt things will go that far. Maybe once USA abandon the region in few years.

Iran if not taken care off now will surely try its luck against Saudi Arabia/GCC few years down the road. Pakistan better get prepared for that showdown. IRGC ruled Iran is rough state, today they have excuse of USA bases in GCC. But once USA is gone they will again bomb GCC.

I struggle to see how Iran can cease being a regional threat while religious fanatics remain in power. No one seems willing to bell the cat.

The same problem exists in India, where Hindu nationalist extremists continue to promote hatred, pursue regional hegemony, and issue threats against neighbouring countries.

 

[Yasser76]

I struggle to see how Iran can cease being a regional threat while religious fanatics remain in power. No one seems willing to bell the cat.

The same problem exists in India, where Hindu nationalist extremists continue to promote hatred, pursue regional hegemony, and issue threats against neighbouring countries.

Yeah, it seems like Iran or parts of the Iranian leadership have gone rogue. For sure one can sense Pakistan now hardening it's stance against Iran.

 

[Musings]

I struggle to see how Iran can cease being a regional threat while religious fanatics remain in power. No one seems willing to bell the cat.

The same problem exists in India, where Hindu nationalist extremists continue to promote hatred, pursue regional hegemony, and issue threats against neighbouring countries.

Comparing India to Iran is pathetic. Those neighbouring countries allowing their bases to be used to attack Iran are asking for it - simple.
Once again - Iran hasnt got exclusivity to fanatic in the region. e know others that sponsor terror groups that go under the radar so lets not be selective he?

 

[Yasser76]

Comparing India to Iran is pathetic. Those neighbouring countries allowing their bases to be used to attack Iran are asking for it - simple.
Once again - Iran hasnt got exclusivity to fanatic in the region. e know others that sponsor terror groups that go under the radar so lets not be selective he?

I just dont get why they are striking desalination plants and not Israel or US assets in Israel. Yes, Kuwaitis hist US bases but Kuwaiti Army has not attacked Iranian civilians right?

 

[RescueRanger]

I just dont get why they are striking desalination plants and not Israel or US assets in Israel. Yes, Kuwaitis hist US bases but Kuwaiti Army has not attacked Iranian civilians right?

I think rather than be Iran specific, we should remember each nation has their own national interests. The main thrust of this thread should focus on our national interests and how we can help in whatever limited capacity we have to offer both sides an offramp and help stabilize the region.

A protracted regional conflict is i no one's interests. The rest is just semantics and opinion.

 

[Musings]

I just dont get why they are striking desalination plants and not Israel or US assets in Israel. Yes, Kuwaitis hist US bases but Kuwaiti Army has not attacked Iranian civilians right?

Bro

Im not saying or suggesting the Iranians are perfect. There perhaps maybe rogue element but you having bases and allowing the Americans to bomb civilian targets must have consequences and im not saying its correct - its creating retaliation strikes.
Perhaps its to put pressure on the likes of Kuwait to put pressure on the Americans to tone it down?

 

[Ali_Baba]

I just dont get why they are striking desalination plants and not Israel or US assets in Israel. Yes, Kuwaitis hist US bases but Kuwaiti Army has not attacked Iranian civilians right?

Interesting read on the matter here. Basically to pressue the local goverments to back off their support and tone down the USA too.

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[Yasser76]

I think rather than be Iran specific, we should remember each nation has their own national interests. The main thrust of this thread should focus on our national interests and how we can help in whatever limited capacity we have to offer both sides an offramp and help stabilize the region.

A protracted regional conflict is i no one's interests. The rest is just semantics and opinion.

For sure, but just as Pakistan probably supports Iran's right to defend itself we may end up making the same mistake as in 1991 with Gulf War if Kuwaiti civilians are hit and we just stand there and do not even condemn it, lets face it, Pakistan would go on all out war with India over IWT, Desalination plants just as important to Kuwait