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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East, a big news is coming from the neighboring country Pakistan. The President of Iran has called Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and had a long conversation. After this phone call, the stir in the corridors of international diplomacy has intensified. If sources are to be believed, the center of this discussion was the ‘Strait of Hormuz’ and America’s increasing interference in the region. Iran has now started efforts to bring Muslim countries on one platform, which has put pressure on Washington.
The siege of Hormuz and the crisis on global trade
The Iranian President placed special emphasis on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz during the talks. This sea route is considered the lifeline for the world’s oil supply. Iran has indicated that if America or its allies take any action, it will not back down from closing this route. Taking a neighboring country like Pakistan into confidence is part of Iran’s strategy under which it wants to garner regional support in the event of war.
Appeal for unity against America’s threats
This conversation between Iran and Pakistan has taken place at a time when America is continuously threatening to impose new sanctions on Iran. The Iranian President told Shehbaz Sharif that the interference of external forces is only harming Muslim countries. He advocated the creation of a strong Islamic front against Israel and in support of Palestine. At the same time, for Pakistan, which is struggling with economic crisis, it is like a ‘well here and a ditch’ like situation, because it has to balance with both America and Iran.
Will Pakistan become Iran’s new ally?
Experts believe that Iran now wants to redefine its defense and trade relations with Pakistan. Old stuck issues like cross border security and ‘gas pipeline’ were also discussed in the conversation. However, the big question is whether Pakistan will take the risk of angering America and standing on Iran’s side? Shahbaz Sharif has sung the tune of peace and dialogue, but this ‘initiative’ of Iran has started a difficult test of Pakistan’s foreign policy.
Gaza crisis and sharp attacks on Israel
A large part of the conversation between the two leaders focused on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Iran urged Pakistan to take a more aggressive stance against Israel in international forums. Iran wants Pakistan to use its military power and influence in the Islamic world to put pressure on Israel. After this call, now the eyes of the whole world are fixed on Islamabad’s next step.
