Former Pakistani ambassador Abdul Basit has issued a strong response to Iran’s recent airstrikes in Balochistan, claiming that Pakistan “is not Iraq or Syria” and warning of further consequences.
Basit, speaking to a private TV news channel, highlighted that if Pakistan is treated in this way, it will respond also. He also highlighted the history of concern and cooperation with Iran, but asserted that Tehran’s “unprovoked” attack, which killed two children, has pushed the relationship to a critical point. He stressed that Islamabad has “responded appropriately” by recalling its ambassador and blocking Tehran’s envoy.
The former ambassador pointed to Iran’s growing regional ambitions, claiming that its “expansion of capabilities across Asia” is a “dangerous game.” He further warned that Tehran’s actions will only lead to its own isolation, urging them to resolve the dispute diplomatically.—INP
