Pakistani forces stationed in Saudi Arabia have been placed on alert and are preparing for possible participation in combat against the Houthi terror organization in Yemen, according to a Reuters report. The move is being considered amid renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and fears of a wider regional conflict.
The Reuters report, published Thursday afternoon, indicates that Pakistan is preparing for a potential escalation of the conflict in Yemen. Pakistani forces stationed in Saudi Arabia have been put on alert, with planning underway for possible participation in combat operations against the Iranian-backed Houthi movement if the security situation worsens. The move comes as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have resumed, raising fears of a broader regional war.
As The Zioneer has reported in recent weeks, Saudi Arabia has been preparing for a 'violent wave' of strikes against the Houthis, and the Houthis have declared readiness for 'any scenario.' The potential involvement of Pakistan — a nuclear-armed power with close ties to Riyadh — would mark a significant escalation in the conflict. The report is based on a single Reuters dispatch and has not been independently confirmed by The Zioneer.
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