Pakistan launches strikes against "Terrorist Hideouts" in Iran in retaliation

Pakistan conducted a series of strikes against "terrorist hideouts" in Iran's Sistan-o-Baluchistan province in a retaliatory move following Iran's attack on the Balochi group Jaish al-Adl's headquarters in Pakistani territory. The operation, named "Marg Bar Sarmachar," led to the elimination of several terrorists, according to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry. However, Iranian media reported casualties, including four children.

Pakistan carried this military strikes against terrorist hideouts in Iran in response to Iran's earlier attack on Jaish al-Adl's headquarters on Pakistani soil.While Pakistan stated that a number of terrorists were killed, Iranian media reported casualties, including children, in the cross-border strikes.

Calling Iran a 'brothery country', Islamabad said that the action was a "manifestation of Pakistan's unflinching resolve" to protect and defend its national security against all threats."The sole objective of today's act was in pursuit of Pakistan's own security and national interest which is paramount and cannot be compromised," the Ministry said, adding that Islamabad "fully respects" the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran.