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There has been a new and big explosion in the geopolitics of the Islamic world and the Middle East, which has created panic from Islamabad to Washington. A very senior diplomatic official of Iran has made a very direct and sensational allegation against Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, saying that all the major tweets from the official social media handle of Shehbaz Sharif are actually not from Pakistan, but directly operated and controlled by America. This explosive statement by an Iranian official has raised serious questions on Pakistan’s impartiality and autonomy at the international level. This statement is being considered a major diplomatic blow for Pakistan, which claims to mediate to reduce tension in the Middle East and restore peace among Muslim countries. The Iranian diplomat said in clear words that how can a country which depends on Western powers for its foreign policy and rhetoric, play the role of mediator between two countries.
This statement of the Iranian official has come at a time when Pakistan was trying to present itself at the global level as a responsible and peace-loving Muslim nation. However, this sharp attack by Iran has deflated Islamabad’s diplomatic strategy. The Iranian leadership believes that Pakistan’s foreign policy and the public statements of its senior leaders are not independent, but are written and prepared according to the geopolitical priorities of the US. These serious allegations against Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have once again revealed that Islamabad is forced to follow Washington’s orders due to its economic and political compulsions. Iran has made it clear that it will not accept any country as a mediator whose power is in the hands of a superpower like America.
Amidst this sharp attack, Iran has unexpectedly praised the Taliban ruling the neighboring country Afghanistan. The Iranian official praised the Taliban government’s stance, saying that despite Western pressure and international sanctions, the Taliban firmly stuck to its independent foreign policy and regional priorities. Iran acknowledged that the Taliban has not surrendered to any external superpower and has shown the courage to take its own decisions. Unlike Pakistan, the Taliban has shown greater maturity in terms of regional stability and sovereignty. Iran’s love for Taliban and sharp attack on Pakistan is a clear indication that the diplomatic equations of South Asia and the Middle East are changing very rapidly, where the anti-America factions are coming closer to each other.
This latest dispute between Iran and Pakistan is not limited to just statements, but it is going to have far-reaching consequences on the security and relations of the entire region. Pakistan has always wanted to prove itself as the main player in the affairs of Afghanistan and the Middle East, but this open exposure of Iran has dealt a deep blow to its image. On the other hand, Iran’s praise of the Taliban is likely to further inflame the already strained relations between Islamabad and Kabul. There have been continuous clashes between Taliban and Pakistan over border dispute and Durand Line. In such a situation, Iran’s support of Taliban and questioning of Shehbaz Sharif’s credibility shows that Pakistan is becoming isolated among its own neighbours.
After this entire incident, now all eyes are on Islamabad’s Foreign Ministry and Prime Minister’s Office to see how they respond to these serious allegations of Iran. This situation is very uncomfortable for Pakistan amidst its deteriorating relations with America and the help it is getting from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Iran has made it clear that it will not accept puppet meddling by any third country in regional matters. In the coming days, it will be very interesting to see whether Pakistan is able to maintain a balance between America and Iran or its pretense of independent diplomacy will be completely exposed in front of the world.