What Happened
Tehran Warns Against Intervention in Yemen Conflict
Iran has sharpened its criticism of a Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defense pact, warning against intervention in Yemen and questioning Pakistan’s role as a mediator between Tehran and Washington. The trilateral pact entered its operational phase on October 5, with Turkey and Pakistan pledging to support Saudi Arabia. Iranian officials have expressed concern that the pact could lead to increased military involvement in the Yemen conflict, which may have undesirable consequences for the region. This was reported by Iran International.