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Iran and Pakistan are linked through shared geopolitical history and security concerns [1], their roles as regional basing partners for the U.S. [2], and their inclusion in international research collaborations [3]. Furthermore, they share significant economic and security ties, including trade route dependencies [4], fuel smuggling [5], pragmatic diplomatic relations [6], and the recruitment of militants across their borders [7].
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United States Foreign Intelligence Relationships everycrsreport.com 2 facts
claimCountries such as Turkey, Pakistan, Iran (under the Shah), Iraq, and Afghanistan have provided basing rights to the United States while facing higher political risks for doing so.
claimU.S. intelligence relations with Japan, Egypt, pre-revolutionary Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan were influenced by a mutual concern regarding the threat posed by the Soviet Union.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 1 fact
claimThe Zaynabiyoun Brigade recruits members from Pakistanis living in Iran and from Pakistan’s tribal areas.
Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond unocha.org 1 fact
claimThe closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border since October 2025 forced half of all trade into Afghanistan to route through Iran, placing half of all humanitarian commodities at risk of a pipeline break due to supply chain disruptions.
Reforming Iran's Energy Policy: Strategies for Sustainability ... jpia.princeton.edu 1 fact
measurementApproximately 20 to 25 percent of Iran's daily fuel production is smuggled to neighboring countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, according to Clawson (2024).
Resecurity warns that Iran war enters multi-domain phase as cyber ... industrialcyber.co 1 fact
accountRecent targeted cyber incidents in the conflict include coordinated attacks on Pakistani media platforms and an Iran-linked breach of Stryker Corporation that disrupted the company's global operations.
Iran Country Report 2026 - BTI Transformation Index bti-project.org 1 fact
claimIran maintains pragmatic relations with countries in the South Caucasus (specifically Armenia), Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Cross-cultural similarities and variations in parent-child value ... nature.com 1 fact
claimThe research team comprised individuals from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and countries, including WEIRD countries (Australia and the United States) and LMICs (Bangladesh, Iran, India, and Pakistan).