Pakistan says it will defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi threats

Pakistan has said it will defend Saudi Arabia against any threats posed by Yemen's Houthi movement, with officials in Islamabad stating that the country will make “whatever means” available to the kingdom if needed, according to Al Jazeera.

The statement underscores the close security relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, two countries that have maintained defense cooperation agreements for decades. Pakistani officials have periodically reaffirmed commitments to Saudi security in the context of regional tensions involving Yemen's Houthi movement.

The Houthis, who control large parts of Yemen including the capital Sanaa, have periodically launched attacks toward Saudi Arabia and, more recently, toward Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, framing their actions as linked to regional conflicts. Saudi Arabia previously led a military coalition against the Houthis before a broader de-escalation in recent years.

It was not immediately clear from the reported remarks what specific form Pakistani support would take, or whether the statement was prompted by a particular recent threat or escalation involving Saudi Arabia. Pakistan has historically avoided direct military involvement in Yemen's conflict while maintaining strong bilateral ties with Riyadh.

The comments come against a backdrop of continued instability in Yemen and the wider Red Sea region, where Houthi activity has drawn international attention and prompted responses from multiple governments concerned about regional security and shipping safety.