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A Houthi advance in Yemen's Red Sea region, supported by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, has tightened control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and disrupted global energy supplies. US diesel prices hit $6 per gallon while AI infrastructure stocks faced pressure from DeepSeek's efficiency claims, though Oracle's GPU pricing and Pentagon AI funding talks signal continued demand. Geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and Trump's dividend proposals dominate market narratives.
A post argues Pakistan should avoid direct military involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts, particularly the Saudi-Houthi confrontation. Drawing on precedent from 2015, the analysis contends Pakistan can support Saudi Arabia defensively while maintaining neutrality and preserving relations with Iran, rather than risking escalation and sectarian tensions at home.