Pakistan has
no problem with Iran. Of all our borders the Iran/Pak border is the only one with almost
zero Pak Army deployed. This says something about our stability and relationship with Iran.
As regards friendship with Iran it can't have been for centuries unless India existed in another universe. Prior to 1947 any relationship with Iran was in fact with the
British Raj.
Pak's relationship with Iran was
exceptional. In our war with India in 1965 and 1971 Iran left no ambiquity as to whose side she was on. Iran
gave Pakistan
fighter aircraft, ammunition and money during both wars against India. Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan in 1947. I don't think we had a stronger ally then Iran.
In his book The Frontiers of Pakistan, Iranian scholar Dr. Mujtaba Razvi noted that, "almost without exception, Pakistan has enjoyed very cordial relations with Iran since its inception on 14 August 1947.[1] Iran was the first country to recognise Pakistan as an independent state, and Shah of Iran was the first Head of State to come on a state visit to Pakistan in March 1950
1976 Iranian postage stamp.
Iran–Pakistan relations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Only after 1980 and Pakistan's cozying up to Saudia Arabia did Iran and Pakistan drift apart. Increased Saudi and US influence meant the relationship came under strain. However despite the tensions there is little anomosity by either side. Yes, we do have a fringe lunatics who have sold their souls to Saudia but as was shown recently in a poll Iran enjoys a very positive opinion in Pakistan.
Today Iran/India entente is a child of the US imposed rigours on Iran. However this will weaken in time. India is getting closer to USA and Isreal. Iran without a doubt is a pragmatic nation but I think China will increasingly fill the breach in this region. Chah Bahar and Gwadar can both exist. Non are a threat to each other. I am also convinced Iran will never allow it's soil to be used by India against us.
I hope Iran's economy roars. With massive oil reserves Iran is now set for the sky and this can only be great news for Pakistan.