Pakistan is not waiting! The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Sharif, has just written to the Supreme Leader of Iran, promising to continue close cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran and further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest, benefiting the people of the two brotherly countries. Turning around, Pakistan did not wait for Saudi Arabia and Iran to ease their relations before making its position clear to Saudi Arabia! On March 11, Pakistan clearly made its position known to Saudi Arabia, stating that if needed, it would provide military support to Saudi Arabia.
The spokesperson for the Prime Minister of Pakistan said that there is no doubt that we may provide assistance to Saudi Arabia at any time and anywhere. Because during the US-Israel war, Iran continued to attack Gulf countries. It is obvious that Pakistan, just after writing to Iran, did not wait for Iran and Saudi Arabia to ease their relationship, but made its position clear to Saudi Arabia. What does Pakistan's move indicate? To be honest, it seems that Pakistan's diplomacy is a bit contradictory.
But what is Pakistan's purpose? For Iran, Pakistan hopes the two countries can remain peaceful; for Saudi Arabia, Pakistan clearly wants to guarantee Saudi Arabia's security. This seemingly contradictory but extremely clear action by Pakistan is not indecisive, but rather a high-level balance in the chaos of the Middle East. From Pakistan's perspective, avoiding enmity with Iran allows Pakistan to avoid being surrounded by three sides (India, Afghanistan, and Iran), which stabilizes its own rear.
For Saudi Arabia, making a commitment stabilizes the traditional ally and also elevates Pakistan's status within the Islamic world and in the Middle East geopolitical landscape. At the same time, it is also a reminder to Iran: although I am not targeting you, I hope you exercise restraint towards my friends. Obviously, the situation in the Middle East is intensifying, and the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran is once again becoming tense. By taking the initiative, Pakistan aims to highlight its role as a buffer, mediator, and provider of security before the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran escalates completely and the region faces a full-blown confrontation. If the timing is right, Pakistan may even mediate the reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1859347279300618/
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