- Pakistan announced updates on its diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, the US, China, Türkiye, and Iran.
- Pakistan, the US, Iran, China, and other regional players are engaged in high-level diplomatic efforts focused on mediating US-Iran tensions and coordinating regional security issues.
Hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis continue in the Red Sea, while China asks Iran to rein in the Houthis.
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Updated Sep 23
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What happened
Hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis continue in the Red Sea, while China asks Iran to rein in the Houthis.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Foreign ministers from Djibouti and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing to discuss regional instability and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.Sub-event
China engages in high-level diplomacy, contacting Houthis and advising Iran to curb Red Sea threats.1 source
Trump ordered strikes against Houthis, while Oman facilitated meetings and China pressed Iran for restraint.1 source
China urged Iran to curb Houthi activities amid ongoing Red Sea conflict.1 source
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The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
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Iran
village in North Ossetia, Russia
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Beijing
capital city of China
Related events
- Houthis, who are Iran-aligned, are firing missiles at Saudi Arabia while the conflict could disrupt Red Sea shipping routes, raising fears of wider geopolitical involvement including Pakistan.
- Houthis continue striking Saudi targets in the Red Sea while Iran renews diplomatic offers to meet in Oman.
- US targets companies involved in Iranian oil trade while Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia seeks a regional alliance.
- The conflict has escalated into a multi-front war involving Saudi Arabia against Israel, with the situation widening to include Iraq and the involvement of Emirates.
- Houthis conflict with Saudi Arabia over infrastructure, while Trump waives Russian sanctions and Ukraine launches drone attacks.