Pakistan launches strikes inside Iran, saying they had been retaliation for assaults by Tehran on targets in Pakistan.
Iran and Pakistan have launched assaults throughout their border into one another’s territory. Each mentioned they’re focusing on armed teams and cited “national security” for his or her actions.
Armed teams within the Balochistan area have been launching assaults in Iran and Pakistan for years. Each governments accuse the opposite of not doing sufficient to cease them.
The newest navy strikes have raised tensions between the regional powers.
What may the implications be?
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam
Visitors:
Ahmed Rashid – skilled on armed teams in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia
Maleeha Lodhi – veteran diplomat and columnist for Daybreak
Mohammad Marandi – professor on the College of Tehran