Border Tensions: Pakistan-Iran Dynamics Amid Israel's Bombing

Tensions are rising on the Pakistan-Iran border, as separatist and jihadist militants may take advantage of potential instability in Iran. The issue was a key topic during a recent meeting between Pakistan's army chief and U.S. President Donald Trump. Both countries face threats from anti-Iranian and anti-Pakistan groups operating across the 560-mile border.

As Israel continues to target Iran's nuclear facilities, Pakistan voices concerns not only about regional chaos but also about the precedent Israel sets by attacking a nation's nuclear sites. Pakistan condemns these actions as violations of international law, fearing destabilization of regional security structures, as highlighted by Pakistani officials.

The Iran-Pakistan border predominantly features the ethnic Baluch population, known for separatist aspirations in both countries. Following the Israeli attacks on Iran, militant groups perceived it as an opportunity, while Pakistan worries about a possible uprising of separatists within its own Baluch minority across the border.

(With inputs from agencies.)