Pakistan struck targets in Iran on Thursday, in response to Iran’s attack on the Jaish al-Adl group’s headquarters in Balochistan province. Local media reports indicated that Pakistan targeted the posts of two Baloch separatist groups near the city of Saravan in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province.

The previous day, Iran had conducted a missile and drone strike on the Jaish al-Adl group’s headquarters in Pakistan, citing it as a response to aggression against their country’s security. Pakistan condemned Iran’s actions as a violation of its sovereignty, warning of serious consequences and recalling its ambassador from Iran.

Jaish al-Adl, a group blacklisted by Iran as a terrorist organization, has been responsible for several attacks on Iranian soil in recent years. The exchange of strikes between Iran and Pakistan occurs amidst the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel in the Middle East, as well as increasing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.

Tensions between the two neighboring countries have escalated, with Pakistan responding to what it deems as an illegal act by Iran. The situation has led to Pakistan suspending all high-level visits between the two countries and recalling its ambassador from Iran.

These developments highlight the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region and the implications of such actions on regional stability. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and if there will be further escalations between Iran and Pakistan.