U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made key remarks on South Asia and regional diplomacy, describing Pakistan’s role as “tactical” in Iran-related mediation efforts while distinguishing it from India’s bilateral issues with Pakistan. The comments highlight Washington’s evolving diplomatic positioning as tensions across multiple regions continue to shape global foreign policy priorities.

Rubio On Pakistan's Mediator Role In Iran-U.S. War, Says India's Issue With Pakistan 'Different'

Amid the escalating West Asia war, Pakistan signaled that it would stand by Saudi Arabia. A report indicates that Pakistan will implement this under a mutual defence agreement if the war persists. Speaking to news agency Reuters, a Pakistani security official said that Tehran is showing flexibility in talks but continues to insist on preconditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;And as the official continued, it was ascertained that Islamabad will side with Riyadh under the defence agreement. In his meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last month, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif had expressed his solidarity with the Arab nation. After the visit, Pak government in it statement wrote, “The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan's full solidarity and support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in these challenging times. He also assured His Royal Highness that Pakistan would always stand firmly with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and strive for their mutual desire for peace in the region.”

Pakistan’s neutrality is at a breaking point. Explore how the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia complicates Islamabad’s 45-day truce plan between Iran and the US.

Amid the escalating West Asia war, Pakistan signaled that it would stand by Saudi Arabia. A report indicates that Pakistan will implement this under a mutual defence agreement if the war persists. Speaking to news agency Reuters, a Pakistani security official said that Tehran is showing flexibility in talks but continues to insist on preconditions. And as the official continued, it was ascertained that Islamabad will side with Riyadh under the defence agreement. In his meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last month, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif had expressed his solidarity with the Arab nation. After the visit, Pak government in it statement wrote, “The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan's full solidarity and support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in these challenging times. He also assured His Royal Highness that Pakistan would always stand firmly with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and strive for their mutual desire for peace in the region.”

Pakistan’s neutrality is at a breaking point. Explore how the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia complicates Islamabad’s 45-day truce plan between Iran and the US.

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Rubio On Pakistan's Mediator Role In Iran-U.S. War, Says India's Issue With Pakistan 'Different'

Pak to side with Saudi under military pact if Iran war escalates