Iran Air Strikes in Pakistan: Why Iran attacked Pakistan, how it will affect the region and the world?
Iran's Revolutionary Guard conducted a bold attack on militant bases in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Tuesday, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. The attack, which involved missiles and drones, targeted the Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl.
Unfortunately, as per reports, the offensive resulted in the tragic loss of two children's lives and injuries to three others. Pakistan's foreign ministry condemned the strike as an unprovoked violation of its sovereignty, hinting at potential consequences and a strain on bilateral trust.
The assault on the militant bases was a strategic move by Iran.
The Iranian state media reported that the Revolutionary Guards executed a calculated missile strike on Jaish al-Adl's two main bases in Pakistan. This action followed previous missile attacks by the elite force on targets in Iraq and Syria.
The operation aimed to demolish the two key strongholds of the Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in Pakistan, and it was specifically targeted and successfully executed, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency.
What's Jaish al-Adl, targetted by Iran in strike?
Jaish al-Adl, also known as the «Army of Justice,» is a Sunni militant faction that emerged in 2012 and has a significant presence in Pakistan. While Iran has previously engaged with the group along the border regions, the recent missile and drone attack on Pakistani soil represents a more aggressive approach in dealing with the group.
Why Iran Attacked Pakistan?
The attack can be seen as a retaliatory move by Iran.
It comes in response to a deadly assault last month on an Iranian police station in the southeastern province of Sistan-Balochistan. Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi attributed the attack to
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