World News | Pakistan-Iran relations in trouble and ruin

Islamabad [Pakistan]Sept. 15 (ANI): Neighboring Pakistan and Iran have long been in a standoff as border incursions, cross-border terrorism, high tariffs on border trade, illegal immigration and sectarian fault line risks remain major concerns Media According to reports, there was a dispute between the two.

Despite numerous high-profile visits between the two countries, the talks failed to resolve core issues, with the Global Strat View report adding that Pakistan’s realignment with the US-Saudi Arabia axis has further aggravated Iran-Pakistan relations.

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Some of the events predicted to be signs of goodwill clearly underscore the deep mistrust between Pakistan and Iran. According to Global Strat View, in August 2022, the Pakistan Air Force delegation and Pakistan Air Force and Navy attachés in Tehran were intimidated and harassed by Iranian officials during a visit to Kashan Air Base.

However, when the Pakistani military attache protested, he was detained and his phone was confiscated by Iranian officials. Iranian officials also said they were simply repaying Pakistan for what they had done to their officials in Pakistan.

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Another point of discord is Iran’s accusation of Pakistan of sponsoring terrorist groups like Jaish al Adl, which engage in anti-Iran attacks. The brawl also occurred over border incursions. According to Global Strat View, Pakistan’s repeated incursions in the form of a border fence on Iranian soil are a sour point in the relationship between the two countries.

There have also been skirmishes in border trade, with Pakistan imposing high tariffs on Iranian truck drivers and reluctance to issue visas for Iranian drivers, forcing them to unload and hand over goods to Pakistani truck drivers at the border.

In addition, illegal immigration from Pakistan remains a thorny issue for Iran, which is already facing a massive withdrawal from Afghanistan. Iran has also raised the issue of Iranian prisoners in Pakistani prisons. According to Global Strat View, Pakistan seems reluctant to release them.

The last point is the risk of a sectarian fault line between Pakistan and Iran. Pakistan has accused Iran of supporting the attack by the Pakistani Balochistan group, which has historically opposed the Pakistani government.

On February 14, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmed Wahidi arrived in Islamabad for a one-day visit with senior officials including Brigadier General Ahmed Ali Gudarzi, commander of the Iranian Border Force.

Pakistan’s leader has publicly praised the historic “brotherhood” with Iran. Privately, however, the delegation was given a stern warning. Pakistani officials warned him, “We are aware of the use of Iranian territory by Baloch insurgents. If there are more attacks, we will take decisive action.” (ANI)

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