World

Following Airstrikes By Iran, Pakistan Deports Iranian Ambassador And Recalls Envoy From Tehran

In the midst of mounting tension following airstrikes by Iran on the Pakistani province of Balochistan yesterday, Pakistan canceled all high-level visits, both ongoing and scheduled, and removed its senior diplomat from Iran on Wednesday. Reporters were informed by a Foreign Office spokeswoman that Islamabad had called its Iranian ambassador home and ordered his traveling counterpart not to come back.

Jaish al-Adl on target of airstrikes by Iran

“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.

Islamabad has denounced the strike, which Iran claims was directed at the terrorist organization Jaish al-Adl. Tehran associates this group with assaults on its security personnel along the 1,000-kilometer frontier that separates the two nations.

But the attack, which happened in the Panjgur district of Balochistan, was denounced by an enraged Pakistani government as a “completely unacceptable” act with “serious consequences” and a “unprovoked violation” of its airspace. It has been stated that the airstrike claimed the lives of two youngsters. Ominously, Pakistan also said it “reserves the right to respond…”

Also Read: Pakistan warns Iran of serious ‘consequences’ following missile & drone attack on terror bases in Balochistan

No responses from Iranian Ministry of foreign affairs

The Iranian foreign ministry has not yet provided a statement regarding the strike or the reports of child deaths, although official media has confirmed that “bases were hit, and destroyed, by missiles and drones.”

Tehran and Islamabad frequently accuse each other of allowing militants to operate from the other’s territory to launch attacks, but missile strikes are rare. The Pakistani side has flagged this departure from the norm, stating, “… even more concerning that this illegal act has taken place despite the existence of several channels of communication… Pakistan has always said terrorism is a common threat to all countries in the region (and) requires coordinated action…” Islamabad said today.

The timing of Iran’s attack, which coincided with a meeting between the top leaders of both countries at the present World Economic Forum in Davos, is particularly concerning.

Srishti Verma

Recent Posts

Renowned Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Passes Away At 72; PM Modi Expresses Condolences

PM Modi expressed sorrow over Sinha’s death. "The passing of Sharda Sinha ji is deeply…

2 hours ago

US Election: India Confident Of Strong US Relations And Quad Continuity, Says Jaishankar

Jaishankar noted that the US-India relationship has flourished under both Democratic and Republican leadership, including…

3 hours ago

Sanskriti Diwas Marks 98th Birth Anniversary Of Kashiraj Dr Vibhuti Narayan Singh

Program coordinator Chakravarti Vijay Navad announced that 11 prominent individuals received the Kashiraj Dr. Vibhuti…

4 hours ago

Mallikarjun Kharge Slams ‘Batenge Toh Katenge’ Slogan During Jharkhand Campaign

Kharge emphasized that the BJP leaders promote divisive rhetoric as part of their agenda. He…

5 hours ago

Police Arrest Two In Fake Marriage Certificate Racket In Name Of Arya Samaj

DCP Nagar Abhishek Bharti revealed that five couples, including Shivani and Shrikant Yadav, recently filed…

6 hours ago

India And Nigeria Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation In Second Strategic Dialogue

Doval and Ribadu held detailed talks on challenges linked to terrorism and radicalization, including those…

6 hours ago