Pakistan Denies Reports Its Jets Were Used in Attacks on Houthis in Yemen
Pakistan denied reports that PAF jets were used in attacks against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. What was claimed and what Islamabad says.
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The denial
Pakistan denied reports that Pakistan Air Force jets were used in attacks against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, WION reported.
The context
The denial follows days of Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi airports, and coalition strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
Why it matters
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Any Pakistani role would mark a major widening of the conflict; Islamabad has historically tried to stay out of the Yemen war.
What to watch
Whether evidence for the claim emerges, and any statement from Saudi Arabia or the coalition.
Frequently asked questions
Did Pakistan bomb the Houthis?
Pakistan says no. The reports remain unverified.
Why would the claim matter?
It would mean a new country joining the Yemen conflict directly.
Sources
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