Restrained Conflict: Main Issues between Iran and Pakistan
A significant development is taking place in Iran-Pakistan ties, despite the existing issues between the two countries. These issues include Iran's attempt to strengthen its influence in Afghanistan at the expense of Pakistan's role, the Jaish ul-Adl’s terrorist attacks against Iran from Pakistan’s borders, and the growing competition between the two countries in the context of an emerging alliance between Iran and India. Hence, questions are being raised around the reasons why the two countries would maintain cooperative relations despite these current issues.
