The Economic Times

Pakistan worries about being drawn into US-Iran conflict after Houthis attack Saudi Arabia

Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have frustrated Pakistan significantly. These actions threaten to draw Islamabad into the conflict, complicating its mediation efforts. Pakistan has a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and soldiers deployed there. Growing concerns exist about Houthi escalation disrupting Red Sea shipping routes. Pakistani leaders have conveyed to Iran that attacks on Saudi Arabia are unacceptable.