In a historic development, Pakistan has executed a military strike on Iranian territory, marking the first external land attack on Iran since the Iraqi forces, under then President Saddam Hussein, invaded in the 1980s, igniting a brutal eight-year war, as reported by various media outlets.
Iran's initial response appears measured, with the foreign ministry spokesperson issuing only a brief half-sentence condemnation of the action. Iranian media outlets have underscored that the casualties resulting from the Pakistani attacks were not Iranian nationals, according to BBC reports.
Remarkably, the usually vocal Revolutionary Guards have maintained silence, indicating internal deliberations on the appropriate course of action. The element of surprise seems to have caught them off guard, especially considering their recent offensive activities. Over the past two days, the Revolutionary Guards targeted locations in three different countries, including Iraq and Pakistan, both of which were previously on good terms with Iran. However, these relations now lie in ruins, reports the BBC.
Pakistan, responding to Iran's earlier strikes, launched missile attacks within Iranian borders, resulting in the reported death of nine individuals. Islamabad claims its strikes targeted "terrorist hideouts" in Iran's Sistan-o-Baluchistan province.
Iran has vehemently condemned the Pakistani attack, asserting that it claimed the lives of three women, two men, and four children. In response, Tehran has summoned Pakistan's charge d'affaires, seeking an explanation for the military action. The situation underscores the escalating tensions between the two nations, with diplomatic relations strained and the potential for further developments on the horizon.
(With Agency Inputs)
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