Will Pakistan intervene amid Houthi attacks on Saudi ships?

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Pakistan's Foreign Ministry condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea last week, warning of "lawful use of force" against threats to Pakistani maritime interests. This statement follows a mutual defense agreement signed with Saudi Arabia in September 2025, though Pakistan also maintains ties with Iran, complicating potential intervention.

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are strategic defense partners, but experts say there are limits to how far Islamabad can go in opposing Iran-backed Houthis.

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