Pakistan PM Sharif condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with Crown Prince
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to condemn recent Houthi attacks, labeling them violations of international law. This diplomatic alignment reinforces the strategic security partnership between Islamabad and Riyadh amid ongoing regional instability in the Red Sea corridor.
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Iran-US Escalation: Strait of Hormuz Closure, Regional Attacks, and UK Threats
Direct military exchanges between the US and Iran have led to the confirmed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a global oil price surge and increased Brazilian DI rates. Concurrently, Kuwait has reported confirmed engagements with Iranian aerial projectiles and drone incursions, while an Iranian military group has designated UK-based facilities as legitimate targets, prompting a UK reaffirmation of defense posture. The UN Secretary-General has warned of rapidly escalating hostilities within Iran, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomatic intervention.