Pakistan Prepared to Conduct Airstrikes Against Houthi Rebels in Yemen
· World · India Today, CBS News
Pakistan is preparing to launch airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen to defend Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. Defence Minister Khwaja Asif confirmed that the collective defence clause of the pact could be activated following recent Houthi drone and missile attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. The strikes aim to clear Houthi presence from Saadah and other regions, though the exact timeline remains unconfirmed. This move marks the first major test of the defence pact signed by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia last month.
Why it matters
The potential military intervention marks a significant escalation in Pakistan's involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts and tests the operational strength of its new defence alliance with Saudi Arabia.
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