India’s Operation Sindoor has redrawn the rules of South Asian conflict, but now Pakistan hopes a Saudi defence pact can deter another strike. The big question: will Saudi Arabia step in militarily if India retaliates against terror attacks? Experts say no. Saudi values its deep economic and security ties with India and won’t sacrifice them for Pakistan’s risky moves. While the pact formalizes cooperation, Riyadh’s focus is on balancing, counter-terror, and diplomacy, not taking sides in an India-Pak war. For New Delhi, the deal changes little. India’s Red Line remains firm: terror strikes will be met with decisive retaliation, pact or no pact.