In a recent development, Iranian state media reported that two bases belonging to the Balochi militant group, Jaish al Adl, were targeted by missiles on Tuesday. This incident comes on the heels of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards launching missile attacks on targets in Iraq and Syria just a day prior.
Jaish al Adl, known for its previous attacks on Iranian security forces along the border with Pakistan, saw its bases in Pakistan’s Balochistan province hit and destroyed by a combination of missiles and drones, as reported by Iranian state media. However, details regarding the nature of the attack remain undisclosed.
While Jan Achakzai, the information minister of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, refrained from confirming or denying the incident, he urged patience for the response from ISPR, the Pakistani military’s public relations wing.
The missile strikes resulted in the unfortunate death of two children, as confirmed by Pakistan, which strongly condemned the attack. Pakistan’s authorities issued a stern warning, declaring the incident “completely unacceptable” and cautioning that it could lead to “serious consequences.”
As tensions escalate between the two neighboring countries, Iran’s foreign ministry remained unavailable for immediate comment on the matter. The cross-border situation adds another layer of complexity to the already sensitive relations between Iran and Pakistan. The international community will be closely watching for further developments and potential diplomatic responses to de-escalate the situation.