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Pakistan urges Iran to rein in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Pakistan has called on Iran to restrain Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. This request coincided with phone talks between Pakistan's foreign minister and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi. During the call, Pakistan emphasized the necessity of maintaining uninterrupted energy supplies and ensuring the safe passage of ships. These diplomatic efforts follow Houthi claims of attacks on the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where the Saudi-led military coalition reported destroying a missile fired toward the city early Saturday.

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  • ✓ The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan held phone talks.
  • ✓ Pakistan requested that Iran rein in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
  • ✓ Pakistan emphasized the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe passage of ships.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Pakistan formally requested Iranian intervention to stop Houthi strikes on Saudi territory during a phone call between foreign ministers.

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  1. Pakistan Urges Iran to Curb Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

    Pakistan has called on Iran to restrain Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. This request coincided with phone talks between Pakistan's foreign minister and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi. During the call, Pakistan emphasized the necessity of maintaining uninterrupted energy supplies and ensuring the safe passage of ships. These diplomatic efforts follow Houthi claims of attacks on the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where the Saudi-led military coalition reported destroying a missile fired toward the city early Saturday.

    Why it matters

    The Houthis operate from Yemen and maintain a relationship with Iran. Stability in the region is critical for energy transit and maritime security in the surrounding waters.

    What is confirmed

    • The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan held phone talks.
    • Pakistan requested that Iran rein in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
    • Pakistan emphasized the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe passage of ships.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Saudi-led military coalition destroyed a missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh early Saturday.
    • Tehran sent conditions for ending its war to the US via Qatar.

    What to watch next

    • Official response from Iran regarding the request to curb Houthi activity
    • US confirmation of receiving war-ending conditions via Qatar
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. Financial Times — Pakistan urges Iran to rein in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
    2. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Tehran says conditions for ending war sent to US via Qatar
    3. Dawn — Dar stresses importance of uninterrupted energy supplies in phone call with Iran's FM Araghchi
    4. The Express Tribune — Dar underscores need for uninterrupted energy supplies, safe passage of ships in call with Iranian FM
    5. news.cgtn.com — FMs of Iran and Pakistan held phone talks
    6. www.ariananews.af — Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital
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