Deceitful Pakistan a US Headache: Think Tank Exposes Islamabad's Iran Ties

• A report by Gatestone Institute labels Pakistan an unreliable US partner despite its Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status.
• The report highlights Pakistan's policy of prioritizing Iran over the United States and Israel, questioning Washington's trust.
• Pakistan was the first country to recognize Iran's Islamic Republic in 1979; Iran recognized Pakistan in 1947.
• Both Pakistan and Iran share a common stance against Baloch political activities, viewing them as threats to territorial integrity.
• This alliance is further strengthened by shared economic interests with China, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Why It Matters: Pakistan's strategic unreliability and strong Iran ties pose a significant challenge to US foreign policy.