Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned Pakistan's precision military strikes &quot;against "terrorist hideouts&quot; on non-Iranian villagers near their shared border, calling it &quot;unbalanced and unacceptable.&quot; The statement comes amid the retaliation airstrikes between the two nations targeting each other's alleged terrorist hideouts.<br />''<br />''Iran's Foreign Ministry asserted its adherence to the policy of good neighbourliness and brotherhood with Pakistan, while emphasizing that it considers its people's security and territorial integrity a red line. The statement also demanded Pakistan uphold its responsibility in preventing terrorist groups from operating on its soil.<br />''<br />''This latest development follows Pakistan's drone attack, codenamed &quot;Marg Bar Sarmachar,&quot; which it claimed targeted terrorists in retaliation for Iran's previous strike against a militant group in Balochistan. Nine casualties have been reported till now, further fueling the escalating tensions.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The incident underscores the long-standing, complex relationship between Iran and Pakistan, often marred by cross-border infiltration and accusations of harboring terrorist groups.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | January 19, 2024 1:40 PM
Iran condemns Pakistan's precision military strikes on its territory close to the border