Pakistan expresses 'deep concern' over escalating US-Iran tensions

[ASKardar]

Pakistan has expressed ‘deep concern' over the killing of Iranian General Qasim Suleimani in a US strike at an airport in Iraq.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Foreign Office spokesperson said that Pakistan views the situation and recent developments in Middle East with great concern which could also disrupt peace and stability in the region.

The FO stated as part of the UN Charter, countries should respect and adhere to each others integrity and territorial sovereignty. The statement added, “It is important to avoid unilateral actions and use of force."

The statement said that it is need of the hour to de-escalate the situation and adopt diplomatic means to resolve issues peacefully by following international law and UN Charter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1213071483456643073

The high-profile assassinations are likely to be a massive blow to Iran, which has been locked in a long conflict with the United States that escalated sharply last week with an attack on the US embassy in Iraq by pro-Iranian militiamen following a US air raid on the Kataib Hezbollah militia, founded by Muhandis.

Soleimani's killing marks a dramatic escalation in the regional “shadow war" between Iran and the US and its allies, principally Israel and Saudi Arabia, which could quickly ratchet up tit-for-tat attacks – all the way to the brink of all-out war.

The slain commander's Quds Force, along with its stable of paramilitary proxies from Lebanon's Hezbollah to the PMF in Iraq – battle-hardened militias armed with missiles – has ample means to launch a multi-barrelled response against its enemies.

Analysts say Iran is likely to respond forcefully to the targeting of Soleimani, who it has built into a legend as its influence has spread across the region in the wake of the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and subsequent occupation

Soleimani, who has led the foreign arm of the Revolutionary Guards and has had a key role in fighting in Syria and Iraq, acquired celebrity status at home and abroad.

The United States and Iran's regional foes Saudi Arabia and Israel have struggled to keep Iran's influence in check.

Soleimani survived several assassination attempts against him by Western, Israeli and Arab agencies over the past two decades.

SOURCE: https://www.brecorder.com/2020/01/0...ned-over-killing-of-top-iranian-commander-fo/

 

[khansaheeb]

Not much else Pakistan can do having faced US drones for decades.

 

[masterchief_mirza]

Pakistan should stay quiet altogether on this. Our "expression of neutral concern" will do nothing. NOTHING. Whatever wheels are now in motion will turn with or without such attention seeking expressions of concern.

Let the belligerents all fight it out amongst themselves.

Just quietly maintain high military alert in case anyone tries anything funny (e.g. Iran or its proxies misdirecting its rage against Pakistani shipping or even mainland Pakistan, India taking advantage etc).

For heaven's sake stay out of the mess at all costs...

There should be NO statement after this one... Let the language of silence speak for once!

We have been shown that we are beggars and not worth anything... time and again... so it is time to play dead as well.

It is NOT our mess and that's that!

Our ONLY focus must be on IoJK and GanguTerroristArmy beefing up there...

War is coming for us... and this is going to be a bloody one... so let us not get entangled in anything that limits our freedom of movement.

Survival of Pakistan is all that matters!

Sir, sometimes I wonder if we are not in fact the same person.

 

[Imran Khan]

WHY ? WE CAN NOT DO ANYTHING . we better stay silent and say nothing . if we want to do something just alert border guards and strengthening the security on our borders before mess started

 

[PAKISTANFOREVER]

Pakistan has expressed ‘deep concern' over the killing of Iranian General Qasim Suleimani in a US strike at an airport in Iraq.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Foreign Office spokesperson said that Pakistan views the situation and recent developments in Middle East with great concern which could also disrupt peace and stability in the region.

The FO stated as part of the UN Charter, countries should respect and adhere to each others integrity and territorial sovereignty. The statement added, “It is important to avoid unilateral actions and use of force."

The statement said that it is need of the hour to de-escalate the situation and adopt diplomatic means to resolve issues peacefully by following international law and UN Charter.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1213071483456643073

The high-profile assassinations are likely to be a massive blow to Iran, which has been locked in a long conflict with the United States that escalated sharply last week with an attack on the US embassy in Iraq by pro-Iranian militiamen following a US air raid on the Kataib Hezbollah militia, founded by Muhandis.

Soleimani's killing marks a dramatic escalation in the regional “shadow war" between Iran and the US and its allies, principally Israel and Saudi Arabia, which could quickly ratchet up tit-for-tat attacks – all the way to the brink of all-out war.

The slain commander's Quds Force, along with its stable of paramilitary proxies from Lebanon's Hezbollah to the PMF in Iraq – battle-hardened militias armed with missiles – has ample means to launch a multi-barrelled response against its enemies.

Analysts say Iran is likely to respond forcefully to the targeting of Soleimani, who it has built into a legend as its influence has spread across the region in the wake of the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and subsequent occupation

Soleimani, who has led the foreign arm of the Revolutionary Guards and has had a key role in fighting in Syria and Iraq, acquired celebrity status at home and abroad.

The United States and Iran's regional foes Saudi Arabia and Israel have struggled to keep Iran's influence in check.

Soleimani survived several assassination attempts against him by Western, Israeli and Arab agencies over the past two decades.

SOURCE: https://www.brecorder.com/2020/01/0...ned-over-killing-of-top-iranian-commander-fo/

We need to learn to keep our mouths shut and not poke our noses in things which have got NOTHING to do with us.

 

[YeBeWarned]

It is best for us to stay out of this, We can not pick up Sides and create a rift inside Pakistan ..US just lit the fire that might burn the region for years to come .

 

[imadul]

Standard FO statement so no harm in it.

Iran, however got what was over due. They had their nose throughout in ME, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, but worst was their provocateur involvement in Yemen. Just to show their reach and that that they can greatly annoy KSA they got into Yemen civil war and have been escalating it. Iran supported US invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan for strategic gains now paying the price.

War with Iran is IMMINENT. Pentagon knows what they are doing.

 

[El Sidd]

+1

+1

Hope government does not create another mess for the foreign office after the KL Summit fiasco.

 

[Lincoln]

For heaven's sake stay out of the mess at all costs...

There should be NO statement after this one... Let the language of silence speak for once!

We have been shown that we are beggars and not worth anything... time and again... so it is time to play dead as well.

It is NOT our mess and that's that!

Our ONLY focus must be on IoJK and GanguTerroristArmy beefing up there...

War is coming for us... and this is going to be a bloody one... so let us not get entangled in anything that limits our freedom of movement.

Survival of Pakistan is all that matters!

I agree, silence should've been opted. Neither parties are in the right in this scenario. Pakistan should keep eyes on western border however, anything could happen anytime for any reason, and the collateral damage could be us.

 

[ARMalik]

Yea agreed, there should be no more FO statements after this one. Just shut up and watch. And keep an eye on the Eastern Tree Monkeys.

 

[Path-Finder]

reading some of the comments above, staying silent may work at the beginning but ultimately it will affect Pakistan! iran borders us! Any fallout will affect the region and it will include Pakistan!

Its time to make amendments in alliances.

 

[HannibalBarca]

What is interesting... no Country in the region gave condolence for this act...

 

[khansaheeb]

For heaven's sake stay out of the mess at all costs...

There should be NO statement after this one... Let the language of silence speak for once!

We have been shown that we are beggars and not worth anything... time and again... so it is time to play dead as well.

It is NOT our mess and that's that!

Our ONLY focus must be on IoJK and GanguTerroristArmy beefing up there...

War is coming for us... and this is going to be a bloody one... so let us not get entangled in anything that limits our freedom of movement.

Survival of Pakistan is all that matters!

be a pawn or a chess master that is our choice.

 

[SIPRA]

For heaven's sake stay out of the mess at all costs...

There should be NO statement after this one... Let the language of silence speak for once!

We have been shown that we are beggars and not worth anything... time and again... so it is time to play dead as well.

It is NOT our mess and that's that!

Our ONLY focus must be on IoJK and GanguTerroristArmy beefing up there...

War is coming for us... and this is going to be a bloody one... so let us not get entangled in anything that limits our freedom of movement.

Survival of Pakistan is all that matters!

Don't worry, my dear @Mangus Ortus Novem. Pakistan's official statement is what we call in Punjabi "Gongluan ton mitti charhna" (To shake off soil from turnips).

 

[Code_Geass]

Nothing wrong with the statement. We just wanted to get over woth it nice and early