Iran Launches Missile Attack On Pakistani Territory
News comes from the source of Reader Wall that Iran launched a missile attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan region on Tuesday night. This unexpected incident occurred only a few hours following a meeting between Pakistan’s interim Prime Minister and Iran’s Foreign Minister during the World Economic Forum.
Missiles Hit Panjgur Region in Balochistan
The offensive attack struck the Panjgur area in southwest Balochistan, near Pakistan and Iran’s shared border which is about 1,000 km long. The news of the missile attack’s aftermath was broadcasted on the Iranian agency Tasnim News, which is associated with the group that executed the attacks – the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
A video allegedly showing the effects of the missile strikes was published on social media.
Video Footage Shows the Aftermath
The videos reportedly taken by locals captured smoke billowing from a demolished structure in a scarcely populated region. Within the ruins of the destroyed building, several fires could be spotted among the scattered debris.
Attack Surprises as Countries Rarely Engage
The sudden attack was surprising as both nations avoid direct military engagement despite frequent allegations of supporting militant activities on each other’s lands.
Iran did not issue any official statement regarding the attack. However, a government-approved news agency reported the missiles were directed at and obliterated the Pakistani base of Jaish al-Adl or the “Army of Justice.” Iran has labeled this group a terrorist organization, as it has been associated with multiple attacks in Iran over the past few years.
Pakistan Voices Strong Disapproval
Pakistan took a hard stand against Iran over the missile strikes which reportedly led to the unfortunate death of two children as well as injuring three girls. Its foreign ministry released a statement on Wednesday terming the attack as “totally unacceptable.”
“Pakistan’s sovereignty being violated in such a manner is utterly unacceptable and can potentially carry severe repercussions. We are deeply worried that this unlawful act has occurred despite the existence of various communication channels between Pakistan and Iran,” stated the foreign ministry of Pakistan.
Raising its strong objection over the “unprovoked violation of its airspace,” Pakistan mentioned having summoned Tehran’s senior-most diplomat in Islamabad. Furthermore, it emphasized that antics like such missile strikes do not align with the principles of “good neighborly relations.”
A Common Threat
Pakistan reiterated its belief that terrorism is a shared danger that countries in the region must jointly combat. This statement assumes significance in the light of the activities of Jaish al-Adl, which notably attacked an Iranian police station in December, killing as many as 11 police officers. The US has also designated this group, which was founded in 2012, as a terror organization due to its nefarious dealings, such as attacking security personnel, government officials, and orchestrating suicide bombings.
