Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:48am on 17 Jan 2024,Wednesday International
Pakistan warned Iran of "serious consequences" after Tehran launched missile and drone strikes on militant bases in Pakistan's Balochistan, killing two children. Pakistan summoned Iran's charge d'affaires and strongly condemned the "violation of its airspace". Iran claimed it targeted bases of Jaish al-Adl, but Pakistan said the attacks could raise Middle East tensions. Islamabad said Iran's unilateral action was unacceptable and could imperil regional stability. Pakistan emphasized dialogue and called on Iran to respect international borders. The attacks underscored heightening Pakistan-Iran tensions over cross-border militant activity.
