Can Iran and Pakistan contain cross-border tensions? | Inside Story

Iran and Pakistan have launched attacks across their border and into each other's territory.
Both say they are targeting armed groups - and used 'national security' to justify their actions.
Armed groups in the Balochistan region have been launching attacks in Iran and Pakistan for years.
Both governments accuse the other of not doing enough to stop them.
But these latest unilateral military strikes have raised tension between the regional powers.
But what might the consequences be?

Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam

Guests
Ahmed Rashid, expert on armed groups in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia and is a former resident of Balochistan.
Maleeha Lodhi, veteran diplomat and columnist for the Dawn newspaper and website.
Mohammad Marandi, professor of the University of Tehran.

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[IkhlaqAhmed-kizh]

Iran and Pakistan should have a joint forces operation to secure the border area

[amanushalu]

Пожалуйста не войны Вы все братья и сестры. Зачем нужна война? Дай Аллах что бы было всё хорошо скорее

[bilalrandhawa]

We love Iran and Iranian people...Love from Pak.❤

[rafaqathussain]

Peace from Pakistan to Iran. War mongering and hate is always breeding ground for extremism and poverty.

[MsRK]

I am from Balochistan Pakistan and yes it’s the most underdeveloped area of the country. But everyone knows there is a lot of international interference. I believe US, Isreal and its allies don’t want Iran and Pakistan to be friends so it’s their game. I think Iran made a mistake and it realised it but then Pakistan was under a lot of pressure to respond. So both countries made silly mistakes and I hope now they unite together and fight their common enemy. And the first step would be to give the due rights to its deprived people of Balochistan. ❤Pakistan ❤Iran

[saqibsultantemuri]

Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan. We NEED to stick together. No matter what.

[PLe-studio]

The more escalations in the region go, the more happy Netanyahu will be. No one will have time to talk about him and Gaza.

[brianazmy]

Two peaceful countries sharing peaceful moments together.

[DULQUER_SULAIMAN]

A day without peace is a day wasted 😇😇😇😇

[Trin]

As a Turk I have to say paper tiger Iran must stop its recent actions, sit down and learn where it's place is. You are not a regional power! Stand with Pakistan 🇵🇰🇹🇷

[m.junaidmahmood]

Dr Lodhi is to the point and extremely professional woman. Always a pleasure to hear her.

[BullDog-he]

Pakistan does not need justification. Our integrity was breached, we protected it

[sahebhussain]

Both countries should talk and co-operate each other with respect sovereignty 🤝🤝

[cinder-nupk]

As a Pakistani, Iran is our brother and we should move on from this scuffle.

We should be standing together.

[USASPORTSCARDS]

Pakistan and Iran really shouldn’t have any conflict, as they both have a lot of respect for each other. Unfortunately, it appears the efforts of the Israeli Mossad to fund separatist groups have paid off, and they are successfully destabilizing the region.

[gvmordp]

2019: Pakistan taught India a lesson in daylight and with IAF on high alert. 🤣 India hasn't tried again.
2024: Pakistan taught Iran a lesson. Iran won't try again.

[dski]

Didn't mention the fact that Pakistan is a nuclear weapons country warheads.

[basitsiddiqui]

Commend the moderator . She is extremely knowledgeable and professional and so were all three participants.

[lilly]

Pakistan never retaliated against American drones for years but they jumped on Iran’s throat - double standards of Pakistanis.

[Esther-bdso]

This is so funny, so Pakistan attacks Iran and Israel is the culprit? Wow! Which kind of alcohol did this man drink pls? It must be very strong 😂