The Pakistani Foreign Ministry announced that it summoned the Iranian ambassador on Saturday in protest against 'a terrorist attack on the border between the two countries that resulted in the death of six Pakistani soldiers.' According to the ministry's statement, Mehdi Honardoust, the Iranian ambassador in Islamabad, was called in to convey Pakistan's protest regarding this incident. Pakistani media reported that in the attack on Friday, 'terrorists' targeted Pakistani border units in the country's Balochistan province, killing six soldiers and seriously injuring fourteen others. Four of the attackers were also killed in a firefight with Pakistani forces. The report adds that Islamabad has requested Tehran to take practical action against the terrorist group responsible for this attack. The Iranian ambassador expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. Mr. Honardoust had also been summoned to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry last year following remarks by Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who stated that 'if the Pakistani government is unable to control the terrorists, Iran will secure its borders by destroying the terrorists' bases.' Iran claims that several armed groups conducting 'terrorist activities' in the southeastern part of the country have taken refuge in Pakistan. Jaish al-Adl is one of these groups that recently kidnapped several Iranian border guards in the Sistan and Baluchestan province. Five of these border guards were eventually freed and returned from Pakistan to Iran, but several others remain captive.
Pakistan Summons Iranian Ambassador 'In Protest Against a Border Attack'
Pakistan summoned the Iranian ambassador in response to a border attack that killed six Pakistani soldiers. Islamabad has demanded Tehran take action against the responsible terrorist group, Jaish al-Adl. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and Pakistan regarding border security and terrorism.
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📰 What Happened
Pakistan summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest a border attack that killed six Pakistani soldiers. The attack was attributed to a terrorist group, and Pakistan has demanded Iran take action against them.
- The attack occurred in Balochistan province, resulting in six fatalities and fourteen injuries among Pakistani soldiers.
- Pakistan has previously expressed concerns about Iranian statements regarding border security and terrorism.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran and Pakistan share a long border that has been a hotspot for militant activity, complicating their bilateral relations. Both countries have accused each other of harboring terrorist groups.
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