Can Iran and Pakistan contain cross-border tensions?
Pakistan launches strikes inside Iran, saying they were retaliation for attacks by Tehran on targets in Pakistan.
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More than 300 journalists around the world imprisoned because of their work, report says
NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 320 journalists around the world were imprisoned because of their work toward the end of 2023, according to a report issued Thursday by the Committee to Protect Journalists, which called it a disturbing attempt to smother independent voices.
Could it escalate? A look at what is behind Iran and Pakistan’s airstrikes
ISLAMABAD (AP) — This week’s airstrikes between Iran and Pakistan that killed at least 11 people mark a significant escalation in fraught relations between the neighbors.
Pakistan says Iran violated airspace, killing 2 children
KARACHI/DUBAI — Pakistan said neighbouring Iran has violated its airspace resulting in the death of two children, hours after Iranian state media said missiles targeted two bases of militant group Jaish al Adl on Tuesday (Jan 16).
Pakistan fires back at targets in Iran as regional tensions boil
KARACHI/TEHRAN -- Pakistan on Thursday announced that it carried out strikes inside Iranian territory, as the neighbors waded deeper into a diplomatic crisis over militants within their borders.
Pakistan recalls envoy from Iran after 'unprovoked' missile strikes
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan recalled its ambassador from neighbouring Iran on Wednesday (Jan 17) to protest at a "blatant breach" of its sovereignty after Tehran said it launched missile attacks on militant bases in southwestern Pakistan.
Pakistan conducted strikes inside Iran, targeting separatist Baloch militants: Foreign ministry
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan conducted strikes inside Iran on Thursday (Jan 18) targeting separatist Baloch militants, the Pakistani foreign ministry said, two days after Tehran said it had attacked the bases of another group within Pakistani territory.
Which are the armed groups Iran and Pakistan have bombed — and why?
Iran’s air raids in Pakistan near border areas were part of Tehran’s unprecedented missile launches on three countries.