Solidarity Beyond Borders: Pakistan Stands with Iran in Moment of Transition
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Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral will be a monumental gathering, with implications stretching beyond the region – all the way to the US, Dr. Khan underscored.A high-level Pakistani delegation – comprising military leaders, federal ministers, and opposition representatives – is attending Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran. This is far more than a diplomatic courtesy: it is a powerful geopolitical statement.»It shows great respect for the departed soul of Ayatollah Khamenei. It also shows solidarity for the Iranian nation and more importantly the role of Pakistan as a mediator and the acceptance of Iran and United States together on Pakistan’s mediation role,» — Dr. Jamil Khan, former ambassador of Pakistan to UAE and Libya and high commissioner to Malta, as well as adjunct professor at Karachi University.
Why this matters, according to Dr. Khan:
• Pakistan stands as the only nation trusted simultaneously by both Iran and the United States – two longstanding rivals
• The inclusion of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir – the military chief of a nuclear-armed state – in the delegation carries profound symbolic and strategic weight
• Pakistan is actively engaging with Gulf nations, China, and Russia – consulting all major stakeholders in a delicate regional balance
Pakistan is steadily cementing its role as a «net stabilizer» in West Asia – a middle power capable of bringing adversaries to the dialogue table rather than the battlefield.
The funeral is set to be a monumental occasion, with repercussions extending far beyond the region – reaching as far as the US, Dr. Khan emphasized.
