Pakistan Urges Iran to Exercise Restraint After Retaliatory Strikes
New Delhi: In the aftermath of Pakistan’s strikes against “terrorist hideouts” in Iran’s Siestan-o-Baluchistan province, Pakistan has called on Iran to show restraint and avoid actions that could further escalate tensions between the two neighboring countries. The strikes were carried out in response to Iran’s attack on “terrorist targets” in Pakistan, which Islamabad claims resulted in the deaths of two children.
Sources state that Pakistan has appealed to Iran not to take any steps that may worsen the situation. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has emphasized the importance of restraint in order to prevent further escalation.
Pakistan’s strikes in Iran were part of an intelligence-based operation codenamed “Marg Bar Sarmachar.” The operation resulted in the killing of a number of terrorists, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. However, Iranian media reports claim that seven individuals, including four children and three women, were killed in the Pakistani strikes.
In an official statement, Pakistan described Iran as a “brotherly country” and justified its actions as necessary to protect its national security. Pakistan emphasized that the strikes were carried out in pursuit of its own security and national interest, while also asserting its respect for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pakistan has repeatedly expressed concerns about the safe havens and sanctuaries enjoyed by Pakistani origin terrorists inside Iran. The country claims to have shared multiple dossiers with concrete evidence of the presence and activities of these terrorists. However, due to a lack of action on these concerns, Pakistan decided to take action based on credible intelligence regarding impending large-scale terrorist activities by these groups.
The tit-for-tat responses between Pakistan and Iran come at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, particularly due to the Israel-Hamas conflict and attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. Both countries must now navigate the delicate situation to prevent further escalation and maintain regional stability.
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