The foreign ministers of China, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia, meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, have formed a quadrilateral coalition against military bases, calling to prevent the establishment of new installations in or around Afghanistan.
Background
This joint stance comes amid renewed speculation about a potential return of foreign military forces to the region, particularly after the US withdrawal in 2021. The statement also follows recent remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly emphasized the idea of reinspecting Bagram Air Base, once a major American military hub.
Analysis
This unified position represents a significant geopolitical move to counter a potential return of American military influence in Central Asia. For the Islamic Republic, preventing a US military presence on its eastern borders is a critical security priority. This alignment with Russia and China strengthens a growing anti-Western bloc aimed at curtailing US influence. The Iranian regime leverages such external threats to justify its regional military policies and suppress domestic dissent, diverting national resources away from public welfare to solidify its alliance with other authoritarian powers.
Conclusion
The joint call from this quadrilateral coalition against military bases in Afghanistan underscores the intense strategic competition over the country’s future and signals their collective resolve to limit Western military influence in their shared neighborhood.
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