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Pakistan warns Iran to rein in Houthis as Riyadh strikes back

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Pakistan has issued a formal warning to Iran, urging the nation to exert influence over the Houthi movement to cease regional hostilities. This diplomatic intervention follows a series of Houthi-led attacks targeting an airbase in Khamis Mushait and critical oil infrastructure in neighboring Saudi Arabian cities. The strikes resulted in 73 injuries among the local population.

In response to the aggression, Saudi Arabia has initiated retaliatory military strikes. The escalation highlights growing regional instability and underscores the complex geopolitical pressures facing Pakistan as it navigates its diplomatic relationships with both Iran and Saudi Arabia amidst the ongoing conflict.

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