Pakistan Urged to Respond “With Full Force” After Deadly Missile Strike on Saudi Ship

Pakistan has been urged to “respond immediately with full force” following reports that a Saudi commercial vessel was struck by a missile in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, killing three crew members.

According to reports cited in the post, the fatalities included two Pakistani nationals and one Indonesian national.

The statement said Pakistan should demonstrate that its agreement is “worth more than just paper and ink,” apparently referring to its security commitments with Saudi Arabia.

Details surrounding the missile strike, including who launched the missile and the precise circumstances of the attack, have not yet been independently confirmed.