ISLAMABAD – Iran confirmed carrying out missile and drone attack on Pakistan, and Tehran’s military might prompted suspension of diplomatic ties between neighboring nations and now top diplomats of two sides shared views on the deteriorating situation.
As Iranian defense minister said his country would not set any limits on using its missile capabilities against enemies, Pakistan warned that such incidents could further trigger widening conflict across the region.
Pakistan’s acting Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Dr Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and both sides discussed the tragic deaths of children and injuries to three girls.
Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Abdollahian assured Pakistani FM that Tehran respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations, emphasising the significance of continued cooperation and contacts.
He further shared motives behind the military action, asserting that Islamabad’s security is inherently linked to the security of his own country. He further pointed out the necessity for united action between the two sides against common enemies.
Pakistan’s top diplomat however shared deep concern, calling the move an ‘attack on sovereignty’ of Pakistan, and advised prior conveyance at the right platform.
Jilani however acknowledged that he believed Tehran would have concrete reasons and evidence for its actions.
Iran attacks in Pakistan
Pakistan has recalled its envoy and concurrently expelled Iranian ambassadors after Tehran launched air strikes that killed two children and injured three girls.
Tehran targeted civilians in neigboring Pakistan, near the border town of Panjgur in Balochistan, drawing strong condemnation from Islamabad.
Amid uproar, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the country is recalling its envoy from Iran in aftershock of missile and drone strikes.
In a press briefing, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mumtaz Zahra Baloch denounced the attack, terming it as an unprovoked violation of Pakistani airspace, and warned Tehran of dire repercussions.
Baloch said Islamabad is suspending all high-level diplomatic exchanges following the violation of the country’s sovereignty. She mentioned that Iranian envoy to Pakistan, who is currently visiting Iran, will not be allowed back in the country.
Pakistan will be conveyed this message to Iranian government, Baloch said as both sides halted all diplomatic exchanges.
Iran launched attacks in border of Panjgur in Balochistan on Tuesday targeting what it described as bases for the militant group Jaish al-Adl.
Iran’s aggressive move has been strongly condemned as Islamabad responded strongly to unprovoked violation of its airspace. Pakistan’s sovereignty is completely unacceptable and can have serious consequences, top officials said.
