New Delhi: Iran warned Pakistan not to involve other parties in Lebanon in its battle with Israel, as the Middle East region continues to experience strain despite intensive diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
Speaking in New Delhi, Javed Hosseini, Deputy Chief of Mission at Iran’s embassy, said, “We warn of dire consequences if any third party enters the war.” The statement came in response to questions about Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s recent White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Hosseini urged Pakistan to stand with Iran, warning that failing to curb Israel now could lead to broader regional attacks.
Hosseini pointed out that it involves Iran and Israel only, and this involvement of a third party will only complicate the situation. He went on to say, “We have some undeclared capabilities in store,” suggesting that Iran is prepared to escalate its actions if provoked. The statements are the aftermath of the various diplomatic activities of Munir, such as his visit to Iran to meet the Supreme Leader of the country, Ayatollah Khamenei, weeks ago, and his recent meeting with Trump, which one can question regarding the Pakistani stand.
Social media has been speculating about the allegiance of its neighbour, Pakistan, to Tehran or Washington. Hosseini denied concerns regarding India, expressing hope for potential improvements in understanding and collaboration with New Delhi. He said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) acted on behalf of Israel and that the G7 countries should not support Israel. The signatory manufacturing country of the NPT, Iran, will not give up unconditionally, he barked back at the Trump call on social media urging Iran to surrender to the US unconditionally.
Iran reaffirmed support of the Indian operation Sindhu, which helped evacuate Indian students stranded in the war. Mahan Air will transport 1,000 of the approximately 10,000 Indians in Iran via three chartered flights that will soon leave Mashhad and go to Delhi. Other flights will still arrive to rescue people.
The caution message to Pakistan goes to show the fragile nature of regional relationships, and Iran has stressed that any wrong move would be a bigger step towards brewing the crisis and making the Middle East unstable.