The Houthi rebels have begun attacking oil tankers heading to Saudi Arabia, prompting Pakistan to take notice! On July 22, the Pakistan Press International issued a stern warning targeting the Houthis—“If the Houthi rebels attack Pakistani vessels bound for Saudi Arabia, the Pakistani military reserves the right to retaliate.”
To date, unfortunately, it can be said that the malicious schemes of the United States and Israel have already achieved initial success. The Middle East has turned into a chaotic mess. What was originally a conflict between the U.S. and Iran is gradually evolving into a full-scale war between Sunni and Shia factions. Meanwhile, Israel, which had been most agitated earlier, now shows no urgency at all—it’s simply watching the situation unfold, waiting for the perfect moment to step in and reap the benefits.
To some extent, both Iran (a Shia power) and Saudi Arabia (a Sunni power) have fallen into the trap. If Pakistan joins in and starts taking action against the Houthis, the situation would become even more dire. The U.S. and Israel are probably dreaming of this outcome with joyous laughter—it's as if they’ve received divine assistance! Therefore, Pakistan must maintain strategic composure and absolutely avoid entering the fray. At most, it should just make some vocal expressions to give Saudi Arabia face-saving cover.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1871468160794762/
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