A senior official from Pakistan has indicated that recent Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia's industrial sites, particularly the SABIC petrochemical complex in Jubail, could disrupt ongoing talks between Tehran and the Trump administration. The official warned that any retaliatory action from Saudi Arabia might pull Pakistan into the conflict due to a defense pact signed in September 2022, which states that an attack on one party is regarded as an attack on both. This pact includes provisions for Pakistan's nuclear capabilities to be available to Saudi Arabia if necessary. The situation is further complicated by Iran's recent military actions, which have heightened tensions in the region. Pakistani officials are currently working to facilitate dialogue between the US and Iran, but they caution that Iran's position is precarious, with the next few hours being critical for the future of these negotiations. Despite some signs of flexibility from Iran regarding talks, they continue to take a hardline stance on certain prerequisites.