"Pakistan's Prime Minister Raises Dispute over Indus Waters in Telephone Conversation with Iranian Leader"
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In the aftermath of India suspending the Indus Water Treaty, Pakistani regions dependent on the Chenab river for water supply are facing potential water shortages. This comes as Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, reached out to Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing his condolences following the Pahalgam terror attack and discussing the suspended Indus Water Treaty.
During their conversation, Sharif expressed concern over India's alleged weaponization of water and denounced the act as unacceptable. Iran, in turn, had earlier reached out to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing strong condemnation for the Pahalgam attack and conveying their condolences.
Understanding the regional significance, let's dig deeper.
Sharif's Chat with Iran's President
Sharif, in his conversation with Pezeshkian, voiced Pakistan's desire for regional peace and reiterated their stance against all forms of terrorism. He recalled Pakistan as a victim of terrorism and decried India's alleged use of water as a weapon.
Iran Connects with PM Modi
The Ministry of External Affairs, India, shared that Pezeshkian had also called PM Modi to express condolences for the victims of the Pahalgam attack. Both leaders agreed that terror attacks have no justification and urged unity in fighting against terrorism. Modi also extended condolences over the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
The Violent Explosion at Bandar Abbas
Tragically, an explosion occurred at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, resulting in the death of at least 14 people and injuring 750 others. A large cloud of dark smoke was noted rising from the port complex. The Iranian government suspects the explosion could be related to chemicals that were being stored.
The Deadly Attack in Pahalgam
On April 22, a group of terrorists attacked a popular tourist spot in Pahalgam, killing 26 people, mostly tourists. This attack garnered global condemnation and support for India.
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- In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif agreed with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian that such acts have no justification, and both leaders championed unity in fighting against terrorism.
- During a conversation with Iran's President, Sharif shared Pakistan's desire for regional peace, reiterated their stance against terrorism, and recalled Pakistan's own history as a victim of terrorism, specifically pointing to India's alleged use of water as a weapon.
- Following the tragedies of the Pahalgam attack and the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, General News, Crime and Justice, and War-and-Conflicts headlines have dominated the world's focus.
- The Iranian government has recalled the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port as potentially related to chemicals being stored, with the incident resulting in the death of at least 14 people and injuring 750 others.
- As a consequence of the repercussions from the Indus Water Treaty, weapons and their weaponization have re-emerged as focal points in politics, potentially escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
