Pakistan to Attack Iran? Jesus to Return to Earth?
Rising Iran–Saudi attacks, Pakistan’s defence pact tensions, India’s military drill, and growing US political backlash have deepened fears of a wider regional war.
Tensions in the Middle East have increased sharply after Iran reportedly launched attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting key locations such as Aramco oil facilities, ports and the US Embassy in Riyadh. Reports claim that Iran may be angry because Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman allegedly held a private call with US President Donald Trump regarding possible action against Iran. However, there is no official confirmation of this claim.
Amid the rising conflict, attention has turned to Pakistan’s defence pact with Saudi Arabia. Earlier agreements reportedly stated that an attack on one country would be treated as an attack on the other. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has warned Iran that Pakistan may be forced to respond if the situation does not calm down. Reports also say Pakistan has deployed defence systems such as the LY-80, FM-90 and Anza missile systems in Saudi Arabia.
At the same time, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has accused Pakistan of allowing the US to use its airspace for strikes on Iran. There are also unverified claims that drones targeted a CIA-linked facility in Riyadh. None of these reports have been independently confirmed.
Meanwhile, India issued a NOTAM along the Rajasthan border due to a scheduled Indian Air Force military exercise. Though officials say it is a routine drill, its timing has reportedly added to Pakistan’s concerns. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the country is being turned into a “vassal state” and claimed that regional tensions are increasing pressure on Pakistan’s borders.
In the United States, controversy has also grown. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth recently briefed senators about the war situation. Several US senators have criticised the Trump administration, saying there is no clear plan for the conflict and questioning its legality. Reports also claimed that a US Army commander made religious remarks about the war, though details remain unclear.
A website called “Costs of War” has been cited by critics to highlight the financial and human cost of past US conflicts, claiming trillions of dollars have been spent over the years. Critics argue that many Americans do not support another war, especially after election promises focused on economic growth and reducing global conflicts.
As tensions continue to rise, the global community is watching closely to see whether the situation will calm down or expand into a wider regional conflict.
