Pakistan reaffirms support for Saudi sovereignty amid Houthi attacks
Pakistan, on Saturday, strongly condemned the reprehensible drone attacks on the East-West Pipeline in Riyadh and Madinah regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, causing damage to the pipeline and injuries to civilians. “These attacks and targeting of civilian infrastructure are a flagrant violation of the international law as well as sovereignty and territorial integrity […]
Recent clashes in Yemen's Red Sea region have escalated tensions between Houthi rebels and Saudi forces. On September 10, Houthi fighters took control of the coastal towns, advancing to Mayun Island and the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical shipping route. Saudi Arabia responded with air strikes, shutting down a major oil pipeline and closing Mokha airport.
The oil pipeline, which carries crude oil through the Red Sea, was targeted by drones the previous day. The conflict has raised concerns about global oil prices and shipping disruptions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has been diverting oil through the Suez Canal and a pipeline to Egypt in an effort to bypass the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint.
Iran has welcomed the Houthi advances, with officials praising Yemen's resistance against external pressures.
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