Pakistani strike comes day after deadly Iranian attack on Balochistan; US military in Red Sea says it struck 14 Houthi missiles that were ready to be firedSee all our coverage of the Middle East crisisWhile Iran has taken low-level action against Balochistan in the past, Tuesday’s strikes were unusually heavy-handed and Thursday’s retaliatory bombings were the first time that Pakistan has responded with comprehensive military action against its neighbour.Sources in Islamabad said the decision was taken after heavy political and military pressure on the top army leadership to show strength against Tehran. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-01-18 08:53:48
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