Fighting in Yemen is escalating as Iran-backed Houthis launch a series of missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, claiming direct hits on military bases and causing significant damage to infrastructure. The Saudi government has reported multiple alerts and a considerable response to these aggressions, including 129 airstrikes in Yemen against Houthi positions. With reports of scores wounded and significant implications for regional stability, Gulf states have postponed meetings with Iran. Pakistan finds itself under pressure as it navigates its relationship with Saudi Arabia in light of these developments. Diplomatic tensions are rising, with warnings issued on the potential for a broader conflict as the Houthis test the limits of Saudi restraint.