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Regional Peace Hangs in the Balance as Middle East Tensions Escalate

A stern warning has been issued by Pakistan’s military leaders, cautioning that unprovoked attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure are jeopardizing painstaking diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

At the 274th Corps Commanders’ Conference in Rawalpindi, the first since December 2025, Field Marshal Asim Munir strongly condemned recent strikes on Saudi petrochemical and industrial facilities, describing them as unwarranted provocations that undermine the delicate balance of regional mediation.

Munir, a key facilitator of talks between the US and Iran, as well as Turkiye and Egypt, has recently engaged in high-level discussions with US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

According to a statement from the military’s media department, the conference underscored that despite Riyadh’s remarkable restraint in the face of grave provocations, continued attacks pose a significant threat to regional stability.

Emphasizing Pakistan’s role as a “Regional Security Stabiliser,” the military leadership reiterated calls for de-escalation and constructive engagement across the Gulf.

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