There has been an unusual Iran-Pakistan exchange of fire within the last 24 hours https://quwa.org/2024/01/17/iranian-missiles-strike-pakistani-soil/ .
I wonder if Saudi Arabia (a strategic ally of Pak) and the US (close but complex relations with Pak) have encouraged Pak to put pressure on Iran?
This would divert some Iranian
attention and forces away from Iran's multifaceted proxy conflict with Israel.