Saudi Arabia has reportedly sent a threat to Iran via Pakistan, warning Tehran to rein in its Houthi allies in Yemen or face unprecedented military action against both the terror group and the state backing it, according to a single unverified report.
Saudi Arabia has reportedly issued a direct threat to Iran via Pakistan, warning that if Tehran does not rein in its Houthi allies in Yemen, Riyadh will respond with 'unprecedented force' against both the Houthi movement and the state that backs it, according to a single unverified report from the source.
The message, attributed to Saudi sources, was reportedly sent through Pakistani channels for delivery to Tehran. This threat marks a sharp escalation in Saudi rhetoric, which has previously included calls for restraint and warnings to its citizens of a potential Iranian attack, as The Zioneer has previously reported.
The report remains unverified and is based on a single source. No official confirmation from Saudi Arabia, Iran, or Pakistan has been issued, and the details of the threat's delivery and timeline are unclear.
2 developments
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia takes Iran, Houthi threats 'very seriously,' regional sources say
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia prepares 'violent wave' of strikes against Houthis, warns of Iranian attack plans
- DevelopingSaudi Arabia warns Houthis: 'We will respond forcefully to any attempt to harm the kingdom'
- DevelopingReuters: Pakistan prepares to join fighting against Houthis in Yemen as regional tensions escalate
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