Iran and Pakistan's Border Strains Striking Each Other Territories 2024

Iran and Pakistan’s Border Strains:

Pakistan and Iran recently launched attacks on each other’s territories, marking a significant increase in tensions between the neighboring nations. Their border, spanning around 900 kilometers, is a hotspot, with Pakistan’s Balochistan province on one side and Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province on the other.

Despite both countries facing challenges from militants in the Baloch region, it’s uncommon for them to target these militants within each other’s borders. This unexpected escalation comes at a time of heightened tensions across the Middle East and beyond.

What Happened Between Iran and Pakistan’s Border:

Things started getting intense on Tuesday when Iran carried out attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. Unfortunately, the strikes resulted in the tragic death of two children and left several others injured, as reported by Pakistani authorities.

Iran argued that its target was solely Iranian terrorists within Pakistan and insisted that no Pakistani citizens were harmed. However, this move angered Pakistan, which condemned the attack as a clear violation of international law and the friendly relationship between the two countries.

According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, the strikes were aimed at the strongholds of Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni militant group also known as Jaish al-Dhulm or the Army of Justice in Iran. This separatist group operates on both sides of the Iran-Pakistan border and has a history of claiming responsibility for attacks against Iranian targets. Their ultimate objective is to achieve independence for Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province.

Pakistan, armed with nuclear capabilities, is mostly Sunni, the leading branch of Islam. On the other hand, Iran and its “axis of resistance” primarily follow Shia Islam.

Tension Increases Between Iran and Pakistan:

After Iran fired missiles into Pakistan’s Balochistan province, Pakistan responded by targeting separatist groups in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province the next day. This region, where Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan meet, has seen resentment from the local Baloch people who feel under the rule of both Islamabad and Tehran. Insurgencies have been ongoing in this border area for decades.

In retaliation, Pakistan carried out what they called “highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes” on alleged separatist hideouts in Sistan and Baluchestan two days later. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced the strikes, claiming that they resulted in the death of several militants. However, at least 10 individuals, all Pakistani nationals, were reported dead. Iranian authorities are investigating how these individuals came to settle in the affected village.

Pakistan argued that it had long complained about separatist fighters finding safe havens in Iran, prompting them to take action with the strikes on Thursday.

Diplomatic Drama Between Iran and Pakistan:

Iran’s Tuesday strikes led to tensions, prompting Pakistan to recall its ambassador and halt high-level visits. Pakistan’s Thursday strikes led Iran to demand an explanation, conducting a large-scale military exercise. Turkey, India, China, and the EU expressed concern, with the US urging restraint. The State Department clarified the situation wasn’t linked to Gaza but emphasized the risk of regional conflict escalation. Both nations, considering separatist groups a common enemy, hinted at avoiding full-blown hostilities. Pakistan called Iran a “brotherly country,” emphasizing joint solutions, while Iran referred to Pakistan as a “friendly country,” asserting proportionate strikes against militants.

What India Said On this Matter:

Source – India Today

India’s Ministry of External Affairs notes that India recognizes actions taken in self-defense. Iran’s strikes within Pakistan occurred shortly after India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, visited Tehran.

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