巴基斯坦外交部就伊朗支持的也门胡塞武装对红海船只的攻击发出警告，表示任何对巴基斯坦海事利益的威胁"可能遭到合法使用武力的回应"[1]。这一表态反映了巴基斯坦在支持重要盟友沙特阿拉伯与维护与伊朗关系之间面临的外交困境。
巴基斯坦与沙特阿拉伯在去年9月签署的相互防御协议包含"集体安全"条款，规定对一国的攻击视为对两国的攻击[1]。然而，华盛顿大西洋理事会高级研究员库格尔曼指出，"尽管巴基斯坦与沙特有深厚军事联系和相互防御协议，但巴基斯坦不太可能提供武器或军队"[1]。
2024年伊朗与巴基斯坦曾互相交换越境导弹打击后，两国随后重建外交关系[1]。这一谨慎态度与巴基斯坦改善的伊朗关系密不可分。对胡塞武装采取军事行动可能加深伊朗的疑虑，并损害巴基斯坦充当美伊调停人的角色。
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has warned that any Houthi threat to Pakistani maritime interests in the Red Sea "may provoke a legitimate use of force" in response.[1] The warning comes as Iran-backed Houthi forces have intensified attacks on shipping in the region, putting Islamabad in a delicate position between its commitments to ally Saudi Arabia and its efforts to maintain improving relations with Iran.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense agreement in September of last year that includes a "collective security" clause, stipulating that an attack on one nation constitutes an attack on both.[1] However, despite these deep military ties, senior Atlantic Council researcher Kugelman assessed that "Pakistan is unlikely to provide weapons or troops" despite the mutual defense pact and strong bilateral military connections.[1] The constraint reflects Pakistan's broader strategic complications: the country has recently rebuilt diplomatic relations with Iran following 2024 cross-border missile strikes between the two nations,[1] and serves as a mediator in U.S.-Iran negotiations—roles that military intervention against Houthi forces could undermine by deepening Tehran's suspicions.