Pakistan, which has been trying to balance the Iran war till now, has shown its true face. Pakistan has said that if the conflict escalates, it will support Saudi Arabia under the defense pact. Besides, Pakistan has also strongly criticized Iran for the attacks on Saudi targets.
Expressed strong objection to the attacks
On Tuesday, Pakistan condemned the Iranian missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities. The Foreign Office described it as a “serious and dangerous situation” which threatens regional peace. The government said that it is deeply concerned about the attacks carried out by Iran in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia and clearly criticizes them.
called an attack on sovereignty
The Foreign Ministry described these attacks as a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia. The statement said that such attacks can increase instability in the entire region. Pakistan also reiterated its strong support towards the security of Saudi Arabia.
Spoke with my dear brother, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman,Crown Prince & Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and conveyed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Condemned today’s attack on the Al Jubeil oil facility. We stand shoulder to…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
Tension increased due to continuous attacks
According to the information, since the action by America and Israel on February 28, hundreds of missile and drone attacks have been carried out by Iran on Saudi Arabia. However, most of these attacks were stopped in time.
Attack on petrochemical plant in Jubail
The night attacks targeted a large industrial area in Saudi Arabia’s eastern city of Jubail. According to sources, in this attack a fire broke out in SABIC’s petrochemical plant and loud explosions were heard. Jubail is counted among the major industrial cities of the world, where steel, petrochemicals, gasoline, lubricants and fertilizers are produced on a large scale.
employees evacuated safely
After the attack, the employees present in the factory and surrounding areas were shifted to safe places. In view of the increasing threat, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and UAE simultaneously issued a security alert. As a precaution, the bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain was closed for some time.
