Actually, there is a war going on on two fronts in the world. The first is between Russia and Ukraine, while the second is between Israel and Hamas, but an incident has happened which has created tension in the whole world. In fact, Iran carried out an airstrike on terrorist bases in Pakistan on Tuesday, after which tension between the two countries has increased. Everyone was waiting for India’s stand on the matter which has now come to light. India has said that we believe that the decision for this action was taken in self-defense. This has been said by the Ministry of External Affairs of India. Let us tell you that this attack was carried out on the soil of Pakistan, a country that promotes terrorism.
What did India say?
The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a statement which was shared by External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on the social media platform X. It says that the matter is between Iran and Pakistan. Talking about India’s stand, our policy against terrorism is of zero tolerance. We consider the action to be a step taken in self-defense of the country.
Our response to media queries regarding Iran’s air strikes in Pakistan: pic.twitter.com/1P4Csj5Ftb
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) January 17, 2024
what is the matter
On Tuesday night, Iran fired missiles at two bases of Baloch terrorist organization Jaish-al-Adl in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. Also carried out drone attacks. After this action, Pakistan is in complete tension. It recalled its ambassador from Iran on Wednesday, and suspended all upcoming high-level bilateral visits. After this incident, tension has arisen between the two countries.
What did Pakistan say?
According to the response given by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry after the attack, such an attack by Iran is an unprovoked and open violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty. This is a violation of international laws and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations which is unacceptable. There can be no explanation for this. It has been further said that Pakistan also has the right to respond to this illegal action, the responsibility of which will be entirely on Iran.
What did America and China say on the attack?
America has condemned Iran’s attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan, and also said that in the last few days this country has violated the borders of its three neighboring countries. This has been said by US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. He has said that Iran’s attacks in Pakistan, Syria and Iraq are a matter of concern. At the same time, China has also reacted to the strain in relations between Pakistan and Iran. He said that both the countries need to exercise restraint. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said these things in a press conference. He said that both the countries should follow the principles of the United Nations Charter on International Relations.