Notwithstanding the comments made by the Congress party and its leaders, the meeting between Trump and Munir is occurring amidst a series of chaotic events happening elsewhere that make Pakistan useful for the US.
Barak Magen of Israel possesses a combination of intelligent vertical launchers, radar and command systems, that work in cohesion to protect its Naval assets.
From once being close partners bound by shared interests, Iran and Israel have transformed into implacable enemies, each now viewing the other as existential threat.
Israel and Iran have finally entered what can now be unambiguously termed as a state of war. The operations that have unfolded over the past 5 days, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion' by Israel and 'True Promise 3' by Iran, have already reshaped the regional order—and potentially, the global one.
In 1980 and 1988, when war broke out between Iran and Iraq, both countries targeted commercial vessels in the Gulf. Despite the attacks on the shipments, the Strait of Hormuz was not completely shut.
“The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Donald Trump warned.
In its statement, Ministry of External Affairs said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had discussed this matter with his Iranian counterpart yesterday and conveyed the deep concern of the international community at the turn of events.