Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes on Militant Targets in Iran in Retaliation
Hamrakura
Published 2024 Jan 18 Thursday
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Islamabad: Pakistan has officially acknowledged conducting airstrikes against militant targets in Iran in response to Tehran's recent attacks on Pakistani territory. The strikes targeted specific terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-o-Baluchistan province, resulting in the elimination of several terrorists, according to a statement from Pakistan's foreign ministry.
Tensions escalated after Iran confirmed its airstrikes against a "terrorist group" in Pakistan, an action Islamabad deemed an "unprovoked and blatant breach of Pakistan's sovereignty." The recent exchange of strikes highlights the longstanding accusations between the two countries regarding the harboring of militants operating from each other's territories.
The situation has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region, as both nations have condemned each other's actions, with Pakistan recalling its ambassador from Iran and blocking Tehran's envoy from returning. The international community is urging restraint and diplomatic solutions to prevent further hostilities.
