At least nine people have been killed after Pakistan said it used “killer” drones and rockets in a retaliatory strike on Iranian territory on Thursday. “A number of terrorists were killed during the intelligence-based operation,” Pakistan’s foreign ministry said. Iran has condemned the airstrikes, saying those killed were civilians, and has summoned Pakistan’s charge d’affaires to explain the action. After the latest strikes, Turkey’s foreign ministry called for Iran, Iraq and Pakistan to show restraint and common sense after an escalation of tensions. The Taliban, which controls Afghanistan, also called on Iran and Pakistan to resolve their differences through “diplomacy and dialogue”.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 18, 2024 20:37 UTC