Israel-Iran war poses a big threat to Pakistan, rebellion may erupt in Balochistan, Munir expressed fear in front of Trump

Pakistan is scared of the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Pakistan fears that if the Iranian regime collapses in an Israeli attack, then separatist organizations active on the border of Iran and Pakistan can take advantage of it. In a meeting with US President Donald Trump this week, Pakistan Army Chief Syed Asim Munir had expressed concern about this. News agency Reuters has revealed this in its report. The Pakistani Army Chief has expressed this apprehension at a time when separatist armed groups have intensified their attacks in Balochistan.

Munir meets Trump

Donald Trump held an unprecedented meeting with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir over lunch at the White House on Wednesday. This was the first time a US President hosted the Pakistan Army Chief when he was not in a political position after martial law or a coup. Trump said after the meeting that he was honored to meet Munir. The Pakistan Army said in a statement that the two discussed trade, economic development and cryptocurrency along with terrorism in a two-hour meeting.

Munir’s fear about Baloch rebels

During the meeting, Asim Munir expressed concern about separatist and jihadi groups on the Pakistan-Iran border and said that they are taking advantage of the conflict with Israel. Pakistan and Iran have a 900 km long land border, on which anti-Tehran and Islamabad organizations are active. These groups have planned to take advantage of Israel’s attack on Iran. Iranian extremist group Jaish-al-Adl has said that Israel’s conflict with Iran is a big opportunity. This ethnic Baloch group operates from Pakistan’s Balochistan region.

Baloch groups have started preparations

According to a Reuters report, the group said in a statement issued on June 13 that Jaish al-Adl extends the hand of brotherhood and friendship to all the people of Iran and calls on all the people, especially the people of Balochistan and the armed forces, to join the resistance. Pakistan fears that Baloch separatist groups in its own Balochistan province may also step up their attacks. “The instability of the regime has increased the fear of uncontrolled spaces, which would be fertile ground for terrorist groups,” said Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s former ambassador to Washington.