Iran-as-conflict-pakistan: In a surprising diplomatic developments, Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the recent US air strikes on Iran’s major nuclear facilities. This protest has come to light when Pakistan publicly supported US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize exactly a day earlier. Pakistan described Trump’s “decisive diplomatic intervention and important leadership” during the recent crisis between India and Pakistan as the basis of this recommendation.
Pakistan’s response to US attacks
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued a press release expressing deep concern over the growing tension in the Middle East after US attacks on nuclear sites in Iran’s Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. These attacks, which were confirmed by President Trump in a national address indicate the direct military intervention of Washington in the Israeli-Iran struggle.
The ministry’s statement said, “Pakistan condemns US attacks on Iran’s nuclear amenities, which took place after a series of attacks by Israel.” The ministry expressed serious concern over “the possibility of increasing tension in the region”.
Pakistan also emphasized that these attacks are a violation of the principles of international law and United Nations Charter. “Iran has a valid right to defend itself under the United Nations Charter,” the statement said. It was also added that continuous aggression could have “severely harmful effects for the region and beyond”. Islamabad, while calling for the safety of civil life and property, urged to end hostility immediately. The Ministry described the “dialogue and diplomacy” as the only viable path to the “United Nations Charter’s principles and objectives”.
Why is Pakistan supporting Iran despite stress?
Relations between neighboring countries Iran and Pakistan have always been complicated, which have elements of both cooperation and stress. Recent border cross -attacks have exposed the challenges in the relationship between the two countries. Despite these tensions, Pakistan’s standing with Iran is inspired by many strategic factors:
• edge off: Recently, cross -border attacks between the two countries highlight their delicate relations and the possibility of widespread regional conflict. Pakistan clearly wants to prevent further struggle.
• Regional Security: Iran and Pakistan share a 900 km long border in an unstable region. Balochistan is beneficial for both cooperation on security issues such as drug trafficking and rebellion. Terrorist groups active from across the border have also been a source of stress.
• Role of potential intermediary: Pakistan’s close relationship with both the US and Iran keeps it in a position to play the role of a potential mediator in the region, which may be beneficial for Pakistan’s own security and regional stability.
• Internal idea: According to Al Jazeera, Pakistan has an important Shia population. Any open alliance against Iran can increase communal tension within the country, which Pakistan wants to avoid.
• Economic interest: Iran’s possible participation in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) can give Pakistan economic benefits, and it is important to maintain good relations with Iran for the success of the project.
Historical relations and recent developments
Pakistan and Iran have a long and diverse history. Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan’s independence in 1947, which shows early harmony. However, their relations have also been affected by border disputes and cross -border terrorist activities. They have sometimes found in opposite directions in regional conflicts, such as Iran-Iraq War, where Iran supported Iraq, Pakistan supported anti-India terrorists in Kashmir.
This condemnation comes at a time when there is a strong monitoring internationally. It took place after Pakistan’s Army Chief General Aseem Munir’s recent US visit, where he allegedly held a lunch meeting at the White House. During this visit, Munir suggested President Trump’s name for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in reducing the Indo-Pakistan deadlock.
In conclusion, Pakistan’s standing with Iran is a complex strategic decision. It is inspired by many factors related to regional security, internal ideas and potential economic benefits. Although there is tension between the two countries, Pakistan understands the importance of maintaining regional stability and maintaining relations with Iran for possible mediation between Iran and other powers.
