Shehbaz Sharif condemns Houthi attacks and the targeting of oil infrastructure, praises Saudi restraint, and commends giving Baghdad an opportunity to prevent the use of its territory for attacks on the Kingdom

Jeddah | BETH

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Sunday from Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during which they discussed developments in the region and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.

Sharif declared Pakistan’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemning the attacks the Kingdom has been subjected to by the Houthi militia and the violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He also condemned the attacks targeting the Kingdom’s vital oil infrastructure, reaffirming Pakistan’s support for Saudi security.

The Pakistani prime minister praised the Kingdom’s restraint and its support for the Iraqi government’s efforts to prevent its territory from being used to attack Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries.

A Message Beyond Solidarity

The timing of the call gives it added significance, as it comes amid growing pressure on Saudi Arabia from the Yemen and Iraq fronts, and at a stage when Saudi-Pakistani coordination is advancing within the framework of the “Makkah Agreement.”

Islamabad’s praise for Saudi restraint also carries a clear political message: the Kingdom gave Iraq an opportunity to address the threat from within, without relinquishing its right to protect its security and sovereignty.

Pakistan is therefore not stopping at condemning the attacks; it is placing itself politically alongside Riyadh at a moment when the geography of the war may expand, and when the positions of allies increasingly need to move beyond statements toward clear alignment.