Pakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in escalating conflict, with Pakistan declaring it is in an “open war” with Afghanistan following a series of cross-border strikes. The exchange of attacks has resulted in multiple deaths and heightened tensions between the two nations.
Escalating Tensions and Cross-Border Strikes
Pakistan’s defense minister, Khawaja Asif, stated that Pakistan is in “open war” with Afghanistan, according to AP News. This declaration follows a recent series of attacks originating from Afghanistan that Pakistan attributes to militants. Pakistan has responded with airstrikes targeting militant hideouts within Afghanistan.
Taliban officials have claimed responsibility for airstrikes targeting Pakistani military sites, including locations in Islamabad, as reported by Afghanistan International. Al Jazeera reports that Pakistan says an “operation continuing” in Afghanistan amid the deadly attacks.
The Washington Post notes that the recent escalation marks a significant deterioration in relations between the two countries. The strikes have resulted in casualties on both sides of the border.
Euronews.com questions whether the conflict will turn into a full-blown war, highlighting the potential for further instability in the region. The situation remains volatile, with both sides accusing the other of harboring militants and violating sovereignty.
Pakistan alleges that Afghanistan is providing safe haven to groups responsible for attacks within Pakistan, a claim the Taliban denies. The Taliban, in turn, condemns the Pakistani airstrikes as a violation of its airspace and sovereignty.
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