Notes Pakistan and Revolutionary Iran: The US Factor

Abstract

Introduction
Iran is the immediate neighbor of Pakistan. Pakistan shares 909 km of her common frontier with Iran. Pak-Iran relations are rooted in history. The geographical proximity, common historical heritage, and deep socio-cultural and linguistic affinities were the numerous factors which brought these countries close to each other. The two countries became close and enduring friends, partners, and allies soon after Pakistan’s independence in 1947.
The paper primarily focuses on US factor in Pak-Iran relations since the outbreak of Islamic Revolution of Iran in 1979. The change in the Iranian foreign policy after the Islamic revolution badly impaired US-Iran relations. Consequently, cordiality in Pakistan’s relationship with America in the above mentioned period negatively impacted Pak-Iran relations.