**[Pakistan Draws a "Red Line" for Iran: Attacks on Saudi Arabia Will Be Considered Attacks on Pakistan]** BlockBeats News, July 18, according to Reuters, amidst the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, Pakistan has conveyed a clear stance to Iran: any attack on Saudi Arabia will be regarded as an attack on Pakistan, marking an inviolable "red line" for Pakistan. Reports indicate that the Pakistani government and military have communicated this position to Iran's top leadership. Under the joint strategic defense agreement signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in 2025, an attack on either party will be considered an act of aggression against both. Additionally, sources reveal that Iran has informed the Houthi forces that if the U.S. attacks Iran's power infrastructure, the Houthis will consider blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. It is reported that the Houthis have already deployed missiles and drones near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Analysts believe that if both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—two critical energy transport routes—are simultaneously disrupted, the global energy supply chain and international shipping will face further shocks. Pakistan, on its part, has expressed hope that all parties exercise restraint and resolve regional tensions through diplomatic means. [Original Link]