Islamabad: (RightNow). Pakistan strongly condemns the Houthi attacks on maritime vessels. According to the Foreign Office, any attack on Pakistani-flagged ships will be considered a threat to national security.

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andarabi stated in a weekly briefing that Houthis have threatened Saudi Arabian ships. Pakistan expresses serious concern over these actions and condemns the Houthi measures.

Tahir Hussain further mentioned that targeting legitimate trade activities with Saudi Arabia is unacceptable. Any aggressive action against Pakistani ships will be seen as a threat to sovereign interests.

It is clear that Pakistan reserves the right to use force to defend its maritime assets under United Nations laws. Pakistan is closely monitoring tensions in the Middle East.

It should be noted that Pakistan supports negotiations and diplomacy for peace in the Middle East. Pakistan remains hopeful for successful talks between Iran and the United States.