Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir prays after laying wreath on the martyrs' monument during a guard of honor ceremony at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on May 21, 2025. (Photo by Handout/Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations via AFP)
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Firstpost14-01-2026, 15:39

Pakistan in Panic: Trump's Iran Regime Change Talk Sparks Emergency Meeting

  • Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir convened a high-level meeting to discuss regional stability amid Donald Trump's threats of intervention in Iran.
  • Trump is reportedly considering military options for Iran, which is already facing bombardment, raising fears of widespread destabilization.
  • Pakistan is concerned about its border with Iran becoming volatile and the potential impact on the improved US-Pakistan relationship.
  • A key concern is Trump potentially requesting access to Pakistan's airspace or military bases for an Iran strike, posing a dilemma for Pakistan.
  • Munir fears a US attack on Iran could alienate Pakistan's Shia population, lead to unrest, and trigger a refugee crisis, especially given rising domestic violence.

Why It Matters: Trump's Iran regime change threats have caused panic in Pakistan, leading to an emergency meeting to assess regional stability and potential domestic fallout.

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