< p > Trump has already approved the plan to strike Iran, just waiting for the final order. At this critical moment, Trump unexpectedly met with a Chinese old friend. The US wants to dig China's wall, and now is the best time. < /p > < p > < img src = "https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-axegupay5k/055165100564421ea18197f0208661b3~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1750936519&x-signature=3p2EB3oCeRHBEEkS%2BZSva84yXYQ%3D" / > < p > US Secretary of Defense Hackett with Trump < /p > < /p > < p > Recently, US officials revealed that Trump has already approved the US military's plan to strike Iran, awaiting only one final command. At this sensitive moment, Trump held an unusually private luncheon with Pakistan Army Chief Munir at the White House, a very abnormal diplomatic move. What exactly does Trump mean by this action? < /p > < p > Analysis shows that although Trump demands Iran's "unconditional surrender", he faces multiple obstacles. On one hand, he fears that Iran will seriously block the Strait of Hormuz; on the other hand, he fears that Arab countries will collectively rebel and not allow the US to use Middle Eastern bases to attack Iran. In this situation, Pakistan becomes the key to breaking the deadlock. < /p > < p > Pakistan is the only nuclear power in the Islamic world, shares a 900-kilometer border with Iran, and is Saudi Arabia's ally, able to act as a neutral intermediary. Moreover, in recent years, Pakistan has been trying to rebuild relations with the US. Trump hopes to take advantage of this favor to request Pakistan's tacit approval for US military aircraft to pass through Pakistani airspace to strike Iran or at least remain neutral. < /p > < p > In other words, regardless of whether the US is advocating peace or war, Pakistan can play a crucial role. Besides, Trump also wants to take this opportunity to deal with both China and India. Munir successfully advanced to the rank of Marshal after the air battle between India and Pakistan, and during his meeting with Trump, he repeatedly thanked the US for its mediation in the conflict between India and Pakistan. < /p > < p > Just the day before, Modi emphasized to Trump during their phone conversation that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was achieved through their efforts and had nothing to do with the US. It can be seen that Pakistan intends to ease relations with the US, and Trump's arrangement of this meeting deliberately avoided India in order to stir up tensions between India and Pakistan. < /p > < p > At the same time, Trump's move also targets China. As we all know, China's import of Iranian oil passes through Pakistan, and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is the key to Sino-Pakistani cooperation. If Pakistan sides with the US, China's key node of the Belt and Road Initiative may be paralyzed. < /p > < p > < img src = "https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/740d8d6e632a426c9dcaf02b35f78304~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1750936519&x-signature=vf%2F1niLeNsd8Z22NUKz03Wdh5EQ%3D" / > < p > Munir < /p > < /p > < p > Pakistan hopes to demonstrate its international status through this diplomatic maneuver, but Pakistan needs to be clear that getting overly involved in this conflict will not benefit Pakistan. After the meeting, Munir only mentioned that "Pakistan and Iran are brothers" and did not commit to cooperating with the US, indicating cautious observation. < /p > < p > Once Pakistan helps the US strike Iran, it will first face refugee issues. A large number of Iranian refugees flooding into Pakistan would lead to a recurrence of violent incidents caused by the influx of Afghan refugees into Pakistan in the past. Additionally, when lips are gone, teeth feel cold. Once Iran is attacked, as a neighboring country, Pakistan cannot avoid suffering from unwarranted disasters. < /p > < p > Furthermore, Pakistan does not recognize Israel and views it as an enemy. If Israel controls Iran, it will overturn the current security situation on Pakistan's western flank. There are 250 million Shiite believers in Pakistan who support Iran. If Pakistan turns against Iran, it could trigger serious domestic unrest. < /p > < p > Trump's closed-door luncheon exposed the deeper contradictions in America's Middle East strategy. On one hand, it needs Pakistan to influence Iran; on the other hand, it cannot tolerate the growth of the China-Pakistan alliance. The military's refusal to take sides shows that the "Global South" has abandoned the Cold War mentality of "either friend or foe." The China-Pakistan cooperation is not so easy to be disrupted. < /p > < p > Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7517567027435897383/ < /p > < p > Statement: This article only represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "Top/Downvote" button below. < /p >