diplomaticourier.org — Iran is locked in a battle with the Saudis for influence in Pakistan. Tehran is favorably impressed by Pakistan’s new president Asif Zardari, The Saudis, on the other hand, are heavily invested in the career of Nawaz Sharif, Zardari’s main rival. Iran sees a Saudi hand in Jundallah, another Sunni group connected to the Taliban & its opium revenue.