Pakistan’s envoy to Saudi Arabia reaffirmed his country’s commitment to defending the Kingdom under a trilateral security pact. The envoy urged millions of Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia to remain calm and follow local authorities’ instructions amid ongoing attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia. The Houthi group has targeted Saudi civilian and energy infrastructure, including Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, where one Pakistani was killed.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the attacks as “sinful,” while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed one of the attacked tankers was traveling on an “unauthorised” route. The tanker carried 2 million barrels of crude oil. Iran’s foreign minister reiterated support for a political resolution to the Saudi-Houthi conflict, emphasizing the need for dialogue.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defense alliance as a positive step toward Muslim unity. He expressed readiness to join efforts aimed at strengthening regional security. This follows recent attacks attributed to the Houthi militia, which have intensified tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The Houthi attacks, which have targeted Saudi infrastructure, have raised concerns about regional stability. While Iran has distanced itself from direct involvement, its proxy group has been accused of orchestrating the attacks. The situation highlights the ongoing conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, with implications for regional security and international trade.
The trilateral defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey represents a growing effort to counter shared security threats. Iran’s support for a political process to resolve the conflict suggests a shift toward diplomatic engagement, though tensions remain high.
