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Pakistan Hails Iran’s Role in India Tensions, Warns of Regional Saboteurs
DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif thanks Iran for mediating in the Pak-India crisis, warns of external forces sowing discord among brotherly nations.
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by News Desk
2025-05-17
Pakistan Hails Iran’s Role in India Tensions, Warns of Regional Saboteurs

Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has commended Iran’s diplomatic efforts in de-escalating recent hostilities between Pakistan and India, while cautioning against “external forces” seeking to disrupt unity among regional allies.

In a landmark interview with Iran’s state news agency IRNA — the first ever by a Pakistani military spokesperson to an Iranian media outlet — Gen Chaudhry expressed deep appreciation for the role played by Tehran during the latest standoff with New Delhi.

"Pakistan is fully grateful to the international community, and we are especially grateful to brotherly countries, including the Islamic Republic of Iran," said Gen Chaudhry, referring to Iran’s prompt offer to mediate following India’s unsubstantiated accusations against Pakistan over the May 6 attack in occupied Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

Tensions had surged dramatically after India launched airstrikes in Punjab and Azad Kashmir, resulting in civilian casualties. Pakistan responded by downing five Indian fighter jets and intercepting drones. The near-war scenario eventually de-escalated through US intervention on May 10, leading to a ceasefire agreement.

Lt Gen Chaudhry warned that regional peace was being threatened by “forces with external support” aiming to drive a wedge between friendly nations. “We should be aware that there are forces in the region… seeking to create misunderstanding and confusion among brotherly countries,” he said.

He acknowledged the vital role of diplomacy and dialogue, particularly highlighting the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Islamabad and subsequently to New Delhi. Araghchi’s meetings with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Gen Asim Munir were instrumental in pushing for restraint and peace.

“We are pleased with all the efforts of the international community and brotherly countries, especially Iran, which played a role in reducing tensions,” said Gen Chaudhry.

Emphasizing the historic and strategic ties between Iran and Pakistan, the ISPR chief stated: “The two nations are neighbouring and friendly countries that are in contact on many fields… Pakistan wants peaceful, cooperative, and friendly borders with Iran.”

He further stressed the mutual desire for regional peace and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and military coordination with Iran.

This strong endorsement of Iranian mediation underlines Pakistan’s regional approach to diplomacy — one rooted in shared history, strategic ties, and mutual interests with neighboring countries.

 
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