Tensions between Pakistan and Iran escalate as both countries conduct military strikes, resulting in civilian casualties and a diplomatic standoff. Pakistan claims its strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in Iran, while Iran retaliated by conducting airstrikes in Pakistani territory. The diplomatic fallout includes Pakistan recalling its ambassador to Tehran and Iran being asked not to return its ambassador.
The Pakistan army said that the air strikes in Iran were carried out using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions and stand-off weapons. | World News
Islamabad, Jan 18 (PTI) Pakistan's Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has told his Iranian counterpart that the unprecedented attack by Iran seriously damaged the ties between the two nations.
Pakistan conducted air strikes on Thursday targeting militants within Iranian territory, responding to Iran s previous air strike on bases of the militant group Jaish al-Adl in Balochistan, Pakistan.
Calling Iran a brotherly country, Islamabad said that the action was a manifestation of Pakistan s unflinching resolve to protect and defend its national security against all threats. - Pakistan Hits Terrorist Hideouts In Iran Day After Deadly Balochistan Strike; 4 Children Among 7 Killed