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One misstep away: Pakistans Iran tightrope faces its toughest test

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement are facing renewed conflict, raising regional escalation fears and making Pakistan's strategic balance between Saudi Arabia and Iran more difficult. A recent Saudi-Pakistan defence pact has added more complexity to Islamabad's obligations. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait's importance has grown as shipping disruptions have become a bigger concern.

15 Jul 2026 12:01 am