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Pakistan-Iran relations
![Pakistan in a Difficult Spot Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions Pakistan in a Difficult Spot Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-17-103447.jpg)
Pakistan in a Difficult Spot Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions
By Umair Jamal
The government cannot afford to annoy Western countries, whose support it needs for loans. But the Pakistani public is angry with Israel.
![Did Iran Carry Out a ‘Surgical Strike’ Inside Pakistan? Did Iran Carry Out a ‘Surgical Strike’ Inside Pakistan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-02-10-5.jpg)
Did Iran Carry Out a ‘Surgical Strike’ Inside Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
A recent news report is unlikely to be accurate, not the least because it goes against established patterns of behavior by both countries.
![What Does China and Iran’s Proposed Military and Trade Pact Mean for Pakistan? What Does China and Iran’s Proposed Military and Trade Pact Mean for Pakistan?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-07-20-5.jpg)
What Does China and Iran’s Proposed Military and Trade Pact Mean for Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Growing ties between Tehran and Beijing comes as good news to Islamabad.
![The Ominous Costs of the US Strike on Qassem Solemani for Pakistan The Ominous Costs of the US Strike on Qassem Solemani for Pakistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-01-06-8.jpg)
The Ominous Costs of the US Strike on Qassem Solemani for Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan, too, will face consequences as a result of the U.S. decision to strike Gen. Soleimani.
![How the Growing Gulf Crisis Impacts Pakistan How the Growing Gulf Crisis Impacts Pakistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-khan-khamenei.jpg)
How the Growing Gulf Crisis Impacts Pakistan
By Ammad Malik
As the specter of war looms once more over the Middle East, a wary Pakistan calls for restraint.
![New Trends in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Ties New Trends in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mbs-khan.jpg)
New Trends in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Ties
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Pakistan is drawing closer than ever to Saudi Arabia, with consequences for its relations with Iran.
![Trouble at the Pakistan-Iran Border Trouble at the Pakistan-Iran Border](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_35560725532.jpg)
Trouble at the Pakistan-Iran Border
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The Baloch-dominated border area used to be a source of cooperation for Islamabad and Tehran. What went wrong?
![Can Imran Khan Become Tehran's Man in Islamabad? Can Imran Khan Become Tehran's Man in Islamabad?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18206301114293.jpg)
Can Imran Khan Become Tehran's Man in Islamabad?
By Rupert Stone
Pakistan’s next prime minister wants to improve relations with Iran, but he may struggle.
![Pakistan in the Middle East: A Cautious Balance Pakistan in the Middle East: A Cautious Balance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-35_lds_3.jpg)
Pakistan in the Middle East: A Cautious Balance
By Huma Yusuf
What is Pakistan looking for in the modern Middle East as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran grow more pronounced?
![Why the Trump-Led Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia Was a Disaster for Pakistan Why the Trump-Led Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia Was a Disaster for Pakistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-33994183833_3d66590e3a_b.jpg)
Why the Trump-Led Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia Was a Disaster for Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Pakistan is largely shut out of the high-profile event, despite high hopes for recognition.
![Why Would Pakistan Send Combat Troops to Saudi Arabia Now? Why Would Pakistan Send Combat Troops to Saudi Arabia Now?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-19_21-17-35.jpg)
Why Would Pakistan Send Combat Troops to Saudi Arabia Now?
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan's consideration of a combat troop deployment to Saudi Arabia would cross an important line.
![Pakistan's Ex-Army Chief to Head Saudi-Led Islamic Military Alliance Pakistan's Ex-Army Chief to Head Saudi-Led Islamic Military Alliance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-26_14-39-33.jpg)
Pakistan's Ex-Army Chief to Head Saudi-Led Islamic Military Alliance
By Ankit Panda
Less than two months after his retirement, Raheel Sharif is poised to lead a global coalition against terror.
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