Escalations between Pakistan and Iran have intensified with both nations conducting air strikes against each other, targeting what they claim are militant hideouts within their respective territories. The conflict escalated after Iran’s strikes inside Pakistan, which Islamabad responded to with precision attacks in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province. The tit-for-tat air strikes have led to a diplomatic crisis, with Pakistan recalling its ambassador and preventing the Iranian counterpart from returning. Amid rising tensions, regional powers are calling for calm, and experts suggest that while the situation is severe, it is unlikely to lead to war between the nuclear-armed Pakistan and Iran.
- Pakistan launched air strikes targeting militant hideouts inside Iran, in retaliation for Iranian attacks on Pakistani soil.
- Iran’s initial strikes were directed at a separatist group, allegedly to protect its security.
- Iranian state media report at least nine deaths due to the Pakistani strikes in Iran’s border region.
- Pakistan has confirmed the attacks, describing them as highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes.
- The conflict has led to a diplomatic crisis, with the ambassador recall and interruptions in diplomatic visits, including Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister cutting short his trip to Davos.
- Regional powers are urging both nations to deescalate the situation to avoid further regional instability.
- Protests have erupted in Islamabad against the air strikes, with concerns over the risks of attacking a nuclear-armed country.
- Experts from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs suggest that despite the severity of the situation, it is not likely to escalate into war between Pakistan and Iran.
- The underlying issues appear to involve domestic politics in Iran, with the Iranian government keen on demonstrating its ability to combat separatist and jihadist threats within its borders.
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