A Study of the Security Threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran Posed by Pakistan

Due to the specific conditions, Islamic Republic of Iran is facing a series of threats, which are evaluated at three levels. At the first level lie the threats inside the society that are posed against the security of the country as it is suffering from scarcities. Secondly, there are threats against Iran's borders posed by a variety of opposition forces. Predominantly deployed in the neighboring countries’ territory or supported by them, these forces are taking dangerous steps against the national security of our country. Our national security is facing the third type threats that come from the trans-regional forces in the world. However, the author has the second type threats in mind as they are specifically focused on Pakistan, provoking the third type threats. The research question is: “Is Pakistan considered a threat against Iran, considering the fact that the former has nuclear weapons, a population two times that of Iran, and self-sufficiency in various industries?” The research method used is analytical-descriptive, and the data have been gathered via library means. The findings show that the lack of precision in assessing the threats originating from the present condition in Pakistan has extended them, bringing it to a critical point that can account for the crises in the region to include Syria and Iraq.