Pakistan’s foreign minister urges Iran not to attack Saudi Arabia

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Darhas has called on Iran to refrain from taking military action against Saudi Arabia, according to ARY News.

“The Deputy Prime Minister said that there is a defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan has contacted Iran and requested that it not attack Saudi Arabia,” the report said.

According to the Pakistani foreign minister, Iran, in turn, demanded assurances that Saudi territory would not be used against it.

It is reported that, at Pakistan’s request, Riyadh provided the necessary guarantees.