Containing rising tensions is in best interests of both Iran and Pakistan: Analyst

Iran and Pakistan traded tit-for-tat strikes on each other’s soil this week, with both sides insisting they were targeting separatists hiding in each other's territory. Such escalation of hostilities between the neighbours is unprecedented, given the relatively cordial ties between Tehran and Islamabad, says Dr James Dorsey, adjunct senior fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS). He tells CNA’s Asia Now why he believes it is in the interest of both countries to control rising tensions. Read More: https://cna.asia/3S1lpJj Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia