Dr Pervez Hoodbhoy
Banned
How significant was the Iranian influence in Bosnia during the early and mid '90s?
How significant was the Iranian influence in Bosnia during the early and mid '90s?
My understanding is that it was minimal. Some mujahadeen volunteers were sent to protect fellow Muslims, but I do not believe they were able to have any real influence in terms of Bosnian politics, although the US was concerned about the potential to do so.
Saudi influence was much greater.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey were players of some significance in the area. AFAIK, Iran was not. There was solidarity with fellow Muslims, but I deeply doubt that anyone in Tehran ever seriously considered local influence, power projection or even serious propaganda commitment, let alone anything political.