Pakistan has urged Iran to restrain Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The appeal was made as Islamabad prepares a fresh round of diplomatic engagement on regional
According to the Financial Times, the request was conveyed during a phone call between Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. Dawn reported that Dar stressed
The Express Tribune reported that Pakistan is planning a new diplomatic push, without giving further details. Al Arabiya reported that Araghchi also discussed regional developments with Pakistan's arm
The calls place Pakistan in a mediating role between Iran and Saudi Arabia at a time when Houthi attacks on the kingdom remain a source of tension. Pakistan maintains close ties with both Riyadh and T
What to watch next is whether Iran responds publicly to Pakistan's appeal, and whether Islamabad's planned diplomatic push produces any change in the pace of Houthi attacks.
Pakistan raised the issue of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in a call with Iran's foreign minister, as Islamabad plans a