Pakistan Warns Iran to Rein In Houthis "At Its Own Peril"; Iranian Sources Contradict Tehran's Denial

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif publicly warns the Houthis against exploiting the broader US-Iran confrontation to draw Saudi Arabia deeper into conflict, saying they would be doing so "at its own peril," and reiterates "an aggression on one country will be considered an aggression on all three countries — there is no ambiguity or doubt." A senior Pakistani diplomatic source separately conveys a private message urging Iran to restrain the Houthis from further strikes on Saudi targets; Iran responds that it does not control the group, a denial that Iranian sources tell Reuters is contradicted by Tehran's own instructions to carry out the attacks and promises of additional funding and weapons.