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.