Observers might expect that the exacerbation of long-running Iranian-Pakistani tensions would be against Islamabad’s interests, just like they might think the same about closer Indian-Iranian relations in the aftermath of this unprecedented tit-for-tat against designated terrorists in Balochistan. In reality, the Pakistani Establishment – which refers to the country’s powerful military-intelligence structures that call the shots behind the scenes – stands to benefit from this crisis.
Every 5 year old in Pakistan understands that the Iranian strike was directed against terrorists used as provocateurs by the US to try to wiggle out of its deteriorating situation in the Near East, though Iran formally blamed Mossad. While this is a crisis, it should be taken in the context of an unpopular Pakistani government, and a the singularly unpopular US position of defending Israeli ethnic cleansing of Palestine.
Pakistani Prez:
> He called terrorism a "common challenge that required global efforts for its elimination." ; “Pakistan fully respected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states and expected the same from other nations not to violate international law,” [President] Alvi said, adding that Pakistan and Iran are "brotherly countries and they needed to resolve issues through dialogue and mutual consultation." In a statement, Alvi added that terrorism was a common challenge that should be eliminated through global efforts.
Every 5 year old in Pakistan understands that the Iranian strike was directed against terrorists used as provocateurs by the US to try to wiggle out of its deteriorating situation in the Near East, though Iran formally blamed Mossad. While this is a crisis, it should be taken in the context of an unpopular Pakistani government, and a the singularly unpopular US position of defending Israeli ethnic cleansing of Palestine.
Pakistani Prez:
> He called terrorism a "common challenge that required global efforts for its elimination." ; “Pakistan fully respected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states and expected the same from other nations not to violate international law,” [President] Alvi said, adding that Pakistan and Iran are "brotherly countries and they needed to resolve issues through dialogue and mutual consultation." In a statement, Alvi added that terrorism was a common challenge that should be eliminated through global efforts.