PNN – A Pakistani researcher considered the 12-day war imposed by the Zionist regime as an end to the myth of the invulnerability of this regime, and praised the organized and destructive response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Israel, and described the grounds and necessity of strengthening Iran-Pakistan cooperation.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network, Asdalah Qamar from the Institute of Pakistan and China Studies in Islamabad, in a note entitled “Crushing the legends of aggressors by Iran and Pakistan”, investigated the current developments in two sensitive regions of South Asia and the Middle East after the military conflict between Pakistan and India and then the aggression of the Zionist regime against Iran.
This is stated in the note of this Pakistani columnist:
Early Friday morning, Israel launched an attack deep inside Iran, targeting some of Iran’s top military officials and nuclear scientists. Israel attempted to destroy Iran’s command structure in one swift blow, but contrary to the aggressors’ expectations, the Islamic Republic quickly reorganized rather than collapsing. New commanders were appointed and within days, Iranian missiles targeted Tel Aviv and Haifa. The world watched how Israel’s five-layered air defense system, wrongly magnified in the public discourse as “Iron Dome”, failed to intercept a barrage of advanced Iranian missiles.
This was not just a military conflict, but an existential challenge to the myth of the Israeli regime’s invulnerability. Compared to Iran, Israel is much smaller. To give a rough idea of the damage caused by Iranian missiles and drones, about 40,000 people in Occupied Palestine have filed claims for compensation for their damaged homes. Due to heavy media censorship in the occupied territories, the full extent of the destruction has not yet been confirmed. Reports suggest that Iran has even shot down several Israeli jets, which, if confirmed, would put the Islamic Republic of Iran alongside Pakistan as the only countries in the Muslim world to have successfully shot down Israeli warplanes.
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Iran and Pakistan: A link forged in history and strategy
In the midst of geopolitical crises in the region, it is important to reflect on the deep-rooted and often underestimated strategic relationship between Iran and Pakistan. The relations between these two neighbors are historical, ideological and geographical.
During the Indo-Pakistani war in 1965, Iran firmly stood by Pakistan. At that time, Iran provided vital military and logistical support, including fuel and diplomatic support in international forums.
Pakistan Airlines (PIA), facing severe restrictions, was even allowed to operate from Iranian air bases, a move that symbolized deep strategic trust during one of Pakistan’s most challenging times.
Over the decades, this partnership may have undergone changes in the region, global alignments, or perhaps internal developments. Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan after its independence in 1947, and even after the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Pakistan was the first country to recognize Iran’s Islamic Revolution and maintain strong relations.
Despite so-called sectarian narratives that are often reinforced by foreign powers, relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan have largely focused on common interests, border security, regional peace, trade, and resistance to foreign interference.
In recent months, as Pakistan and Iran confront the aggressive adventurism of regional actors India and Israel, respectively, there has been a growing sense of solidarity (between Iran and Pakistan) that is rooted not in sentiment but in shared geopolitical realities.
Conclusion: Resurgence of regional power and strategic clarity
The Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan have won not only in terms of military retaliation, but also in recapturing the strategic space against the aggressors; Pakistan against the expansionism and extremism of its eastern neighbor and Iran against the Zionist ambitions under the leadership of Netanyahu.
These were not just wars of missiles or drones, but wars of narratives, sovereignty and identity, and in both cases, South Asia and the Islamic world are witnessing a shift and realignment in the global spectrum of power.
This is a defining moment for Iran and Pakistan. It is in the interest of both nations to remove any ambiguities, strengthen trust and consolidate their relations not only for security but also for common growth.
The borders of the two neighboring countries are often armed by hostile services in the region, especially Israel, using non-state elements. These efforts aim to drive a wedge between two natural allies and must be countered through coordinated intelligence frameworks and joint counter-terrorism efforts.
The normalization of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which was achieved through the mediation of China, is known as a historical milestone and a model for the unity of Muslims in the region. This convergence provides a golden window for Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey as well as China and Russia to unite in a regional block that is strong in security, independent in diplomacy and with common interests.
For Pakistan, regional coordination is essential, especially when it comes to resolving long-standing issues such as the toxic flow of separatism in Balochistan. A strong cooperation with Iran could dismantle networks supported by foreign intelligence services and allow both countries to create a framework for mutual development, especially along the border regions.
Recent conflicts in South Asia and the Middle East have shed light on the nature of our real allies and enemies. The situation is changing and the door is open for deep defense cooperation between Iran and China. Iran and Pakistan are not isolated actors. Both are permanent members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and Pakistan’s recent appointment as UN Security Council Committee Chairman and Counter-Terrorism Committee Vice-Chairman adds serious weight to its diplomatic presence. It is also an opportunity to redefine Pakistan’s role as a bridge between South Asia, the Islamic world and Eurasia.
And in the end, the message is clear; Flexibility, regionalism and resistance are reshaping the future and the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan are at the forefront of this transformation.