The article discusses how attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saudi Arabia have heightened Pakistan's frustration with Iran, potentially drawing Islamabad into the escalating conflict between the US and Tehran.

Pakistan, which previously brokered a deal to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran, has signed a mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and deployed troops and fighter jets to the region.

Analysts note that while Pakistan had already expressed anger over Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia earlier this year, the recent attacks have escalated concerns about being pulled into the conflict.

The Houthis' missile strikes, following accusations of Saudi bombing an airport under their control, have breached a four-year truce but remain contained to a single incident.

Pakistani officials warn that such attacks are seen as threats to Pakistan's interests, with fears that Houthi escalation could disrupt Red Sea shipping—a critical trade route for the country.

While Islamabad seeks to mediate between the US and Iran, tensions over the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted Pakistan's oil supply routes, prompting emergency measures to prevent fuel shortages.The article highlights Pakistan's delicate balancing act as it navigates regional alliances and its reliance on Middle Eastern energy imports.