Pakistan Ejects Iranian Ambassador After Airstrike, Asserts Right To Retaliate
Iran defended its actions, stating that its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard targeted Jaish al-Adl bases, which seek an independent Balochistan and operate across Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.
Iran's airstrike on bases belonging to the militant group Jaish al-Adl in Pakistan has ignited a diplomatic crisis between the two nations. Pakistan's foreign ministry condemned the attack as an "illegal and unacceptable act," accusing Iran of violating international law and the United Nations Charter. The strike resulted in casualties, including the death of two children and injuries to three others.
Expressing its right to respond, Pakistan recalled its ambassador from Iran and prevented Tehran's envoy from returning. The move follows Iraq's criticism of a separate Iranian missile strike on an Israeli spy base in Iraqi Kurdistan. Tensions in the region have escalated amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Iran defended its actions, stating that its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard targeted Jaish al-Adl bases, which seek an independent Balochistan and operate across Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan. China has expressed concern over the rising tensions, urging both sides to exercise restraint and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the region.
The chairman of the Pakistani Senate's defense committee, Mushahid Hussain Sayed, emphasized the need for dialogue to address the root causes of the issue, including ungoverned spaces in both Iran and Pakistan that may be exploited by terrorists. The situation raises broader concerns about regional stability and the potential consequences of unilateral actions on bilateral relations.
