A day after Iran admitted to carrying out a missile and drone attack in the Pakistani province of Balochistan, Islamabad has responded by striking militant targets in Iranian territory.

Pakistan conducts strike in Iran in retaliation to missile strikes

Iran's airstrikes within Pakistani territory on Tuesday night in the southwest province of Balochistan pose a threat to draw Islamabad into a larger regional confrontation. According to a statement released by the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the attacks, which Iran claimed were directed towards the militant group Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice), claimed the lives of at least two children and injured three others.

Will Pakistan retaliate against ‘unacceptable’ Iran air attacks?

Islamabad says several terrorists have been killed during the intelligence-based operation named Marg Bar Sarmachar. Tensions between Iran and Pakistan have hit a new low. How will things unfold going forward? Prof. James a. Russell, associate professor in the department of national security affairs at NPS joins us to discuss.

Pakistan-Iran Tensions: Islamabad confirms strike in Iran, atleast 9 killed

Pakistan's Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi called the airspace violation by Iran a "sad incident" during an interview with WION's Pakistan bureau chief Anas Mallick.

Exclusive: Pakistan calls airspace violation by Iran ‘sad incident’, says ‘have taken measures’

Breaching Pakistan's air defence system, Iran on Tuesday (Jan 16) targeted two key strongholds of terror outfit Jaish al-Adl (known in Iran as Jaysh al-Dhulm) in the restive Balochistan province using "precision missile and drone strikes".

Explained | Why did Iran attack Pakistan? What is Jaish al-Adl group targeted by Tehran?

Drones and missiles were used by Iran on Wednesday to attack Pakistan, claiming to target two bases used by the terrorist organization Jaish al-Adl. This came a day after the elite Revolutionary Guards carried out similar operations against Syria and Iraq. Pakistan denounced Iran's "unprovoked violation of its airspace" and threatened "consequences" in a sharply worded statement. Pakistan has reported that three children have been injured and two children have died as a result of the attack by Iran.

Iran strikes terrorist bases in Pakistan, Islamabad says 2 dead, warns of consequences