Pakistan Army Chief Urges Iran to Halt Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Warns of Defense Pact
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According to a report by the Financial Times cited by Geopolitical Futures, Pakistani army chief Asim Munir has repeatedly asked Iranian leaders to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Pakistani officials have reportedly told Tehran that Pakistan could be forced to defend Riyadh if the kingdom activates the mutual defense agreement that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed. The report highlights Pakistan's assertive diplomatic stance in advocating for Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions involving Iran and its proxies. The article, published by Geopolitical Futures, frames this as a significant development in the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East and South Asia, emphasizing the potential for a military response under the existing defense pact.
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Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, has repeatedly called on Iranian leaders to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia carried out by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, according to the Financial Times.
Pakistani officials have reportedly informed Tehran that Pakistan could be forced to defend Riyadh if Saudi Arabia activates the mutual defense agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
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Pakistan Army Chief Urges Iran to Curb Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Citing Defense Pact