By SCALE UB news team : 20/06/2025
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Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir cautioned President Trump that the destabilisation of Iran due to Israeli strikes could spark a surge of jihadi and separatist militants along the 900 km Pakistan‑Iran border. He expressed fears such groups might exploit a vacuum, threatening regional security, and urged resolving the Iran‑Israel conflict diplomatically. instagram.com+10financialexpress.com+10brecorder.com+10
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Islamabad / Washington, June 20, 2025 — Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during a White House luncheon with President Donald Trump, highlighted a growing concern: destabilisation in Iran could embolden militant groups along the Pakistan‑Iran border.
Munir warned that if Tehran’s authority collapses amid escalating Israel‑Iran strikes, the border would become fertile ground for extremist actors including Jaish al‑Adl, Baloch separatists, and anti-Pakistan outfits hindustantimes.com+5financialexpress.com+5brecorder.com+5. He emphasised that the potential emergence of jihadist and separatist militants would threaten both Pakistan and regional stability.
Trump acknowledged these concerns, stating, “They know both Israel and Iran… but maybe they know Iran better.” Pakistan simultaneously condemned Israeli strikes as violations of international law and urged diplomatic resolution thedailyguardian.comreuters.com+1financialexpress.com+1.
