Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has returned to public debate after past statements warning about a potential United States-Iran confrontation resurfaced amid rising regional tensions.

In earlier speeches and interviews, Khan had cautioned that escalating hostility between Washington and Tehran could destabilize the wider region and indirectly burden Pakistan economically and strategically.

Supporters now argue that current developments appear to mirror those concerns, particularly as global oil prices surge and geopolitical uncertainty increases pressure on Pakistan’s fragile economy.

Political observers note that Pakistan historically faces economic spillover effects from Middle East conflicts through higher energy imports, currency volatility, and security challenges — factors now once again dominating national discourse.