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'No THAAD...': Saudi Rejects 'Trump Pressure' To Defend Israel; US' Arab Ally Sides With Iran?

| Jul 28, 2025, 04:58:07 AM | TOI.in
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During the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict, Saudi Arabia reportedly refused a U.S. request to provide THAAD missile interceptors to support Israel, despite concerns over Iran’s ballistic attacks. The U.S. had appealed to several allies for aid, but Riyadh declined, prioritizing its own THAAD deployment. The move signals a strategic shift by Crown Prince MBS, reflecting regional realignments and cautious distancing from direct involvement in U.S.-Israel military efforts.

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Pakistan’s Bizarre ‘Why Speak English?’ Reaction After India Details Op Sindoor Strikes

Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry sparked online reactions after questioning why Indian military officials spoke in English during a press briefing marking one year of Operation Sindoor. The unusual remark came shortly after Indian armed forces detailed the success of Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025 following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. During the briefing, Air Marshal AK Bharti said India destroyed nine terror camps, struck 11 Pakistani airfields, and damaged 13 aircraft during the four-day conflict. India also rejected Pakistan’s repeated claims about downing Indian fighter jets. As clips of the Pakistani response spread online, many users mocked the focus on language instead of the military details shared by India. Operation Sindoor remains one of India’s biggest cross-border anti-terror operations, with officials stating that over 100 terrorists were eliminated and major Pakistani military infrastructure suffered significant damage.

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