Pakistan has reportedly warned Iran that any future Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia would cross Islamabad’s “red line,” reinforcing its security commitments under the 2025 mutual defence pact.
Pakistan has reportedly delivered one of its strongest diplomatic warnings to Iran, declaring that any Houthi missile attack targeting Saudi Arabia would be regarded as an attack on Pakistan itself, according to Reuters. The message was conveyed by senior Pakistani civilian and military leaders to Iranian authorities following recent Houthi missile strikes aimed at the Kingdom.
A Pakistani official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described Saudi Arabia’s security as Islamabad’s “red line,” reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment under the 2025 mutual defence agreement signed between the two countries. The pact states that aggression against either nation will be treated as aggression against both.
The warning follows missile launches by Yemen’s Houthi movement, which accused Saudi Arabia of conducting an airstrike on an airport under Houthi control. While the exchange has so far been limited, it has intensified concerns over the possibility of a wider regional conflict.
Pakistani officials also confirmed that Pakistani troops remain deployed near Saudi Arabia’s border with Yemen, increasing Islamabad’s focus on regional security and the safety of its personnel.
Analysts say Pakistan is balancing its close strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia while continuing diplomatic engagement with Iran. Islamabad has recently supported dialogue between Washington and Tehran but remains concerned that further Houthi attacks could undermine regional stability.
Beyond security, Pakistan is also monitoring the economic risks of prolonged conflict. Any disruption to shipping routes through the Red Sea or the Strait of Hormuz could threaten the country’s energy supplies, given its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil and gas imports.
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