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Pakistan discusses Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia with Iran amid pact activation warnings

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir discussed recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

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Pakistani defense minister Khwaja Asif earlier stated that Islamabad may consider activating the Makkah defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey if needed.

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The consultations follow escalating conflict between Riyadh and Yemeni Houthi militants, who recently launched strikes targeting Saudi oil and aviation infrastructure.