Houthi leader threatens Türkiye and Pakistan over Yemen

A Houthi leader has warned Türkiye and Pakistan not to join Saudi Arabia in Yemen's conflict. The warning signals rising tension in the region. It also puts new pressure on two nations that have so far stayed out of the war. The Houthis control large parts of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa. They have fought Saudi-led forces since 2015. The message was directed at Ankara and Islamabad. Both countries have close ties to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital. It is not clear what action, if any, the Houthis might take. Neither Türkiye nor Pakistan has responded to the warning. The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and left millions in need of aid.