Pakistan has issued a direct demand to Iran to cease Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, according to the 301 Arab World intelligence monitoring network. The demand follows Pakistan's warning to Tehran earlier Thursday that continued Houthi strikes could trigger the joint defense pact between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan issued a direct demand to Iran to halt Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia, the 301 Arab World monitoring network reported Thursday evening. The demand escalates Islamabad's diplomatic stance just hours after Pakistan warned Tehran earlier today that continued Houthi strikes could trigger the joint defense pact between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
The Zioneer reported on Wednesday, Sep 9 at 23:08 Jerusalem, that Pakistan had warned Iran of the defense pact's possible activation. An Iranian official confirmed receipt of the warning but denied Iranian control over the Houthis, while other Iranian sources told Reuters that Tehran had ordered the attacks. Earlier that day, our initial reports noted that Pakistan's defense minister stated an attack on Saudi soil could activate the pact.
As The Zioneer reported on Sep 8, the Houthis, an Iranian proxy, launched extensive strikes on Saudi airports and refineries, wounding 73 civilians. Pakistan, a key Sunni ally of Riyadh, has positioned itself as a mediator while signaling readiness for military response if Saudi territory is struck. Pakistan has also previously urged Iran to pressure the Houthis to halt Red Sea attacks, as we reported in July.
The 301 report did not specify whether Iran has responded to the latest demand. It remains unclear if Tehran will alter its stance given the conflicting signals from Iranian officials—some denying control, others claiming the attacks were ordered by Iran.
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