Pakistan has warned it reserves the right to use military force to protect its flagged vessels and maritime interests from Houthi attacks. The statement comes amid a series of Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Pakistan's warning, reported Wednesday, marks a significant escalation in rhetoric as the Houthi movement continues to target international shipping. The Zioneer has previously reported that Pakistan was preparing to join the fight against the Houthis in Yemen, according to Reuters (July 16), and that the Houthis had declared a renewed naval blockade targeting Israeli vessels (June 8). The Houthi threat has drawn in regional powers, with Saudi Arabia also warning of a forceful response. Pakistan's statement explicitly extends the threat to any attack on Pakistani-flagged vessels, a departure from its previous focus on Saudi defenses. The situation remains developing, with no reported incidents against Pakistani vessels so far.
- DevelopingReuters: Pakistan prepares to join fighting against Houthis in Yemen as regional tensions escalate
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia warns Houthis: 'We will respond forcefully to any attempt to harm the kingdom'
- DevelopingReuters: Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia risk dragging Pakistan into war with Iran
- DevelopingYemeni National Resistance Navy thwarts Houthi boat approach to Zuqar Island in Red Sea
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