From differences over the future and control of Afghanistan to Gwadar versus Chabahar ports, Iran and Pakistan are highly suspicious of each other. An added dimension is Tehran’s close ties with India.
Pakistani-British political commentator Moeed Pirzada said that the strikes have given Islamabad a reason to justify the existence of the military establishment in the country.
At a press briefing, US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller further noted that they have engaged in intense diplomatic efforts to try to prevent escalation.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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