Pakistan Warns of Force Against Houthi Threats

Pakistan Warns of Force Against Houthi Threats

Pakistan has warned that any Houthi threat to its maritime interests in the Red Sea could be met with the 'lawful use of force'. The warning comes as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen continue to escalate. Pakistan enjoys a trade and security relationship with Saudi Arabia, and Pakistani-flagged vessels frequently pass through the Red Sea. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and has warned that any further threats could be met with force. The warning is seen as a sign of Pakistan's growing involvement in the conflict in the Middle East.