Bharat Express

Iran

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed that the United States would take all necessary actions to defend its troops following the deadly drone attack

"Biden is not looking at political calculations, or the polling or the electoral calendar as he works to protect our troops ashore and our ships at sea", says Kirby

Biden said that the attacks were done by organizations supported by Iran.

Pakistan's Foreign Office (FO) swiftly responded, condemning the "horrifying and despicable" act and demanding an immediate and thorough investigation.

Western governments, particularly the United States, have warned Iran against such launches, claiming that the same technology can be used for ballistic missiles

Chinese authorities have reportedly asked Iranian officials to help in curbing attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis.

Iran has also launched strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq

Both nations are staunch allies of Beijing and members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

"Pakistan has decided to recall its ambassador from Iran and the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, who is currently visiting Iran, may not return for the time being," Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said.

Iran launched missile and drone strikes on Tuesday targeting two bases of the Balochi militant group Jaish al Adl in Pakistan's Balochistan province.