Pakistan warned Iran that Houthi strikes on Saudi territory could trigger a regional defense pact, according to a Reuters report cited by The Zioneer. An Iranian official confirmed the warning but said Tehran does not control the Houthis. Iranian sources claimed Tehran ordered the Houthis to attack Saudi and promised more funding. Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are coordinating a response, with any military action to originate from Saudi territory.
A Reuters report, cited by The Zioneer, provides new details on the diplomatic tensions between Pakistan, Iran, and Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks. According to the report, Pakistan warned Iran that continued Houthi strikes on Saudi territory risk triggering the joint defense pact between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. An Iranian official confirmed the warning was conveyed but reiterated that Tehran does not control the Houthis.
Iranian sources, however, told Reuters that Tehran ordered the Houthis to attack Saudi Arabia and promised additional funding and weapons. This contradicts the official Iranian position and highlights internal divisions or strategic messaging.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey are coordinating their response and have agreed that any military action against the Houthis will originate from Saudi territory, rather than involving forces entering Yemen. The defense pact between the three countries has not been formally invoked, but the warning signals growing concern over Houthi escalation. The report adds to previous coverage by The Zioneer of the mounting regional crisis.
3 developments
- DevelopingPakistan tells Iran to pressure Houthis to stop Red Sea attacks
- DevelopingReuters: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia risk dragging Pakistan into war with Iran
- StrongIranian parliamentary speaker Ghalibaf warns US against violating nuclear deal commitments
- DevelopingPakistan reportedly warns Iran: any attack on Saudi Arabia is an attack on Pakistan
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