Pakistan's Middle East Conundrum: Caught Between Rivalries Pakistan has long walked a tightrope in its relations with Saudi Arabia and Iran, maintaining good ties with both while navigating complex regional politics.
The recent missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi targets has pushed Islamabad's delicate balancing act to the brink, threatening to draw Pakistan into the escalating conflict.
For years, Pakistan has mediated between the United States and Iran, a role that took on added significance following last month's interim deal.