Iran, Israel and Pakistan
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Cyprus has acted as a transfer point for third-country evacuees following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, attack. In April 2023, Cyprus also assisted in the repatriation of U.K. nationals from Sudan.
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The Express Tribune on MSNDare not look at Pakistan, Dar warns Israel"Our message is very clear for Israel: Dare not look at Pakistan," Dar said, adding Pakistan had the strength and resolve to give a befitting response to any malafide action. He recalled that the entire world saw the unity shown by the people of Pakistan in the wake of Indian aggression.
Pakistan officials said the decision to close the border with Iran was taken due to ‘the volatile situation created due to the strikes by Israel’. The closure impacts key points vital for cross-border
Pakistan’s embassy in Iran's capital Tehran is organizing evacuations for citizens who want to leave because of the conflict with Israel. (AP video by Tawab Khan)
Pakistan has recalled some of its diplomats, non-essential staff, and their families from Tehran due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict and the changing regional situation.
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Should the tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, Pakistan – and its lengthy border with Iran – will become a valuable geopolitical asset for the United States. This might enhance U.S. military and financial assistance to Pakistan, which India would undoubtedly oppose.
Israel is believed to be sensitive to Pakistan's nuclear program and was concerned about it even before India, which was still happy with its 1965 and 1971 victories over Pakistan.
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Daily Times on MSNLPG prices may surge as Iran-Israel conflict halts suppliesThe ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel is expected to cause a serious LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) crisis in Pakistan. This concern was raised by Irfan Khokhar, Chairman of the LPG Distributors Association,