Pakistan and Iran have recently engaged in tit-for-tat missile strikes along their borders, targeting rebel groups and raising regional security concerns. Tehran and Islamabad have now shown signs of easing tensions, with the return of ambassadors and an invitation for Iran's foreign minister to visit Islamabad. The escalation comes amid Iran's rise as a new regional power in West Asia, with internal political considerations and military engagements in the Red Sea influencing its actions. China, having close ties with both countries, is particularly interested in quelling the turbulence due to its regional interests. Ihor Semyvolos, Director of the Center for Middle East Studies, provided analysis on the situation, while Turkey has adopted a highly cautious approach in response to the unexpected escalation.
Two considerations stand out in #Turkey’s muted response to recent Iranian strikes in Iraq and Pakistan https://t.co/U0OMYsQh8H
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Iran's Foreign Ministry said tensions with Pakistan have eased after the exchange of attacks: the two countries' ambassadors will soon return to their duties, and Pakistan has invited Iran's foreign minister to visit Islamabad. #Velsig #geopolitics
What's behind #Turkey's muted response to Iran-Pakistan escalation? https://t.co/xVUfX6iJo3 By @barinkayaoglu
It seems that internal political considerations in Iran and the need to demonstrate military resolve, even at the expense of a rift in its relations with Pakistan, were augmented by regional considerations not unrelated to the war in Gaza / Zvi Bar'el https://t.co/LHTwYelFaX
What's behind Turkey's muted response to Iran-Pakistan escalation? https://t.co/xb4YRYyABg by @barinkayaoglu
The #Turkey Briefing: Following unexpected escalation between #Iran and #Pakistan this week, we are exploring Ankara’s highly cautious approach vis-a-vis Tehran https://t.co/FmIlt73vvx
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Pakistan and Iran appear to be de-escalating tensions, but their border security concerns will have deepened, say analysts https://t.co/ilMLZnxJjK https://t.co/ryt0oV0yB3
Ihor Semyvolos, Director of the Center for Middle East Studies, analyzes the situation between Pakistan and Iran and its possible development: "It is clear that Iran is raising the stakes against the backdrop of the war with the Houthis in the Red Sea. In fact, to understand why…
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