Pakistan has congratulated Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Iran’s new Supreme Leader, a move that highlights Islamabad’s increasingly delicate diplomatic balancing act as tensions escalate across West Asia. Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the role after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28. His appointment has triggered mixed reactions internationally, with some countries welcoming the succession while the United States and Israel have openly opposed it. Pakistan’s response reflects the tightrope its leadership now faces as it attempts to maintain ties with Iran while also trying not to alienate Washington. Pakistan’s message to Iran’s…
News Timeline:
Track the development of this news story across the Internet.