Islamabad: A professor from Pakistan’s Quaid-i-Azam University, Salma Malik, has raised concerns over the United States’ attempts to alter the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. Malik highlighted these issues during her discussion with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Malik emphasized the US’s continuous efforts to change the Middle East’s map, citing Israel’s aggression against Iran as part of this strategy. She expressed worries about the instability being fostered by Washington’s actions in the region and urged Islamic governments to be vigilant. Malik warned about the negative impact of the US’s anti-Iran approach and called for action to counteract the effects of unilateral sanctions imposed on Tehran.

Malik pointed out that the US appears displeased with growing regional cooperation and is allegedly orchestrating an anti-Iran agenda aimed at destabilizing the country’s internal coherence. She stressed the importance of regional unity and the necessity for Islamic countries’ leaders to remain alert to the potential implications of US interventions in the region, particularly in light of the Gaza conflict and other regional tensions.

Highlighting Iran’s contrasting approach, Malik argued that Iran does not pursue instability or seek to undermine security. She also commented on the European Troika’s involvement in reactivating sanctions against Iran, attributing it to their dependence on the US, exacerbated by the ongoing war in Ukraine. This dependence, she noted, results in increased demands from Washington on European parties.

The situation is further complicated by the history of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the Iran nuclear deal, which was originally signed in July 2015. The agreement involved Iran and the P5+1 countries, aiming to restrict Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions. However, the effectiveness of the agreement was compromised following the US’s withdrawal in 2018 and the inaction of European signatories, leading to rising tensions.

Significantly, on September 28, 2025, six previously canceled United Nations Security Council resolutions against Iran were reactivated. This decision by the European Troika-France, Britain, and Germany-has been criticized by Tehran, which accuses them of misusing the dispute resolution mechanism outlined in the JCPOA.