The dueling narratives of "retaliation" versus "unprovoked fire" are a distraction. This clash is a physical manifestation of a collapsing diplomatic relationship, putting vital trade and transit corridors at immediate risk of shutdown. The indicator to watch isn't the casualty count, but the flow of commercial traffic at the Torkham crossing, which will reveal the true strategic intent.
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