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A major turn seems to be coming in the geopolitical equations of the Middle East, where Pakistan has given an open warning to Iran-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen while standing in favor of Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday issued an official statement strongly condemning the blockade threats made by Houthis against commercial ships in the Red Sea and Saudi Arabia. After this tough stance, the question is increasingly being raised in the diplomatic circles whether Pakistan, which talked about mediation in the US-Iran tension, is now preparing to directly fight with Iran-backed forces due to the defense agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan’s tough stand on Houthis’ threat of blockade and citing national security
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has clarified in its statement that any attempt by Houthi rebels to disrupt the supply of Saudi Arabian ports and navigation in the Red Sea is a flagrant violation of international law. Islamabad has bluntly said that any action that harms Pakistani flagged ships or the country’s maritime interests will be considered a direct threat to its national security. Pakistan reserves the right to take all necessary self-defense measures to protect its assets and national interests within the ambit of international law. Experts believe that this sharp reaction has come under the mutual defense agreement signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in September 2025, in which an attack on one is considered an attack on both.
Possibility of conflict with Iran and increasing maritime crisis in the Red Sea
On one hand, Pakistan has been claiming to play the role of mediator in the ongoing conflict between America and Iran, on the other hand, its deep strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia is now putting it in a big dilemma. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have the open support of Iran, so if Pakistan gets involved in any military or direct action against the Houthis, it can be considered a direct move against Iran. In this situation, the chances of conflict between Iran and Pakistan on the diplomatic or strategic front may increase. On the other hand, due to threats from the Houthis, the movement of oil tankers and cargo ships in the Red Sea has been severely affected, due to which ships carrying Saudi crude oil have had to change their routes and US President Donald Trump has also expressed strong displeasure over this.