Indian Ocean Tensions Soar: Pakistan, Turkey Fear US-Iran Conflict Fallout
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News18•28-01-2026, 12:22
Indian Ocean Tensions Soar: Pakistan, Turkey Fear US-Iran Conflict Fallout
- •The Indian Ocean is witnessing increased military activity, raising concerns for Pakistan and Turkey amidst US-Iran tensions.
- •Pakistan fears a US attack on Iran could destabilize its Balochistan province, which shares a 900 km border with Iran's Sistan.
- •Pakistani media, like The Express Tribune, highlights official concerns that a change in Iran's government would be disastrous for Pakistan.
- •Turkey is preparing for potential instability in Iran, planning a buffer zone and physical barriers along its 560 km border to manage refugee influx.
- •The article suggests the concept of an 'Islamic NATO' has fizzled, as Pakistan and Turkey remain silent on the Iran issue despite their self-proclaimed roles as saviors of the Islamic world.
Why It Matters: US-Iran tensions in the Indian Ocean are causing significant geopolitical anxiety for Pakistan and Turkey.
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