Pakistan launches retaliatory strikes on Iran, with reports of seven killed
Pakistan has launched missile strikes into Iran, targeting alleged “terrorist hideouts” in the Sistan-Baluchestan region, bordering Pakistan. The strikes come just two days after a similar Iranian attack on Pakistan, having strained relations between the two countries.
According to Iranian media, three women and four children were reported killed in Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes.
The initial Iranian attack was claimed to be aimed at terrorist groups, reflecting the ongoing accusations by both nations of harbouring militants along their shared border. While official military actions between Pakistan and Iran on this issue are rare, the reciprocal air strikes occurred amid regional upheaval in the Middle East.
Notably, Israel engaged in conflict with the Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, exchanged fire with Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, and faced challenges from Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria.