Highlights | Pakistan Air Strikes On Iran: At Least Four Children Die As Death Toll Reaches Nine

Pakistan Air Strikes On Iran: The Iranian media reported that the Pakistani missiles killed nine civilians, all non-Iranians, in a village in the Sistan-Baluchistan province that borders Pakistan.

New Delhi: Pakistan has bombed Baluchi separatist camps in Iran, in a counter-attack to Iran’s earlier airstrike on Pakistani territory, the Pakistani foreign ministry said. The airstrikes targeted the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), a rebel group that wants to secede from Pakistan. The Iranian media reported that the Pakistani missiles killed nine civilians, all non-Iranians, in a village in the Sistan-Baluchistan province that borders Pakistan.

Pakistan said that the strikes were an intelligence-based operation and that its sole objective was to protect its own security and national interest. It also said that it respected Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The strikes came after Iran claimed that it had attacked the bases of Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni militant group that has links to Israel, inside Pakistan. Pakistan denied Iran’s claim and said that the Iranian strike killed two children and injured three others in a “unprovoked violation” of its airspace.

18 January 2024

18:37 IST

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18:25 IST

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16:04 IST

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Confirms Military Strikes Were Highly Coordinated

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry stated that Thursday's attack involved coordinated, targeted military strikes, based on credible intelligence about potential major terrorist threats. The action demonstrates Pakistan's commitment to defending its national security."

16:03 IST

Turkey Urges Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan to Exercise Caution

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15:25 IST

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15:17 IST

Pakistan Army Confirms Targeting 'Terrorist Bases' in Iran

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15:04 IST

Iran-Pakistan News Live: Death Toll Climbs To 9, Including 4 Children

Pakistan’s airstrikes on Iran claim have claimed nine lives, including four children.

14:37 IST

Pakistan Attack On Iran Live Updates: Pak Says Action Taken In Self Defence

In its weekly press briefing, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that "I am sure that India will understand the action Pakistan has taken in its self defence today."

14:05 IST

Pakistan Iran News Live Updates: Death Toll Rises To Nine

Death toll from Pakistan strikes on Iran has risen to nine, Iranian state media reports

13:14 IST

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12:58 IST

Pakistan-Iran News LIVE Updates: China proposes to act as a mediator in the conflict between Iran and Pakistan.

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12:45 IST

Live Updates On Pakistan-Iran Relations: Iran Calls in Pakistani Diplomat Following Airstrikes 

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12:28 IST

Pakistan's Attack On Iran Live: Iran-Pak Ties At The Edge 

Iran-Pakistan have had rocky ties in the past, but the strikes are the highest-profile cross-border intrusion in recent years, for which Tehran has demanded an explanation. Pakistan's comments after its retaliatory strikes signal a desire to keep the row contained, but it could get out of hand.

12:16 IST

Pakistan Airstrikes On Iran: Pak Foreign Ministry Releases Statement

Pakistan said in a statement that this action shows its unwavering determination to safeguard and secure its national security from any danger. It also said that the operation, which was very complicated and difficult, proved the high level of skill and competence of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Pakistan added that it will not hesitate to do whatever is needed to protect the safety and security of its people, which is sacrosanct, inviolable and sacred.

12:08 IST

Pakistan Airstrikes On Iran: Iran Seeks 'Urgent Clarification'

Iran has asked for an “immediate explanation” from Islamabad after the Pakistan airstrikes, in its first statement on the matter.

11:50 IST

Pakistan's Attack On Iran Live Updates

The Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed the name of operation to attack on Iran. Its called 'Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar'

11:44 IST

Pakistan Airstrikes On Iran Live Updates: Pak FM Holds Presser

Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson holds a news conference after Islamabad announced it had conducted strikes inside Iran targeting Baluchi militants, two days after Iran conducted strikes inside Pakistani territory.