Taliban talks peace, urges both Iran and Pakistan to exercise restraint

Tension between Tehran and Islamabad began after the former attacked Pakistan's Balochistan to target the Jaish-al-Adl's hideout. In retaliation, Islamabad retaliated through 'operation Marg bar Sarmachar' to attack terrorist bastions in Iran. The Taliban regime ahs requested both sides to ensure that 'enmity' doesn't escalate, writes ETV Bharat's Chandrakala Choudhury

New Delhi: Amid rising tension between Iran and Pakistan, Afghanistan's Taliban regime has urged both countries to exercise restraint. Taliban spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi in a post on X said, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan considers the recent violence between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan alarming, and calls on the two neighboring countries to exercise restraint".

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan considers the recent violence between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan alarming, and calls on the two neighboring countries to exercise restraint. pic.twitter.com/NlOQMRSn4i

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  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan considers the recent violence between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan alarming, and calls on the two neighboring countries to exercise restraint. pic.twitter.com/NlOQMRSn4i

  — Abdul Qahar Balkhi (@QaharBalkhi) January 18, 2024

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  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan considers the recent violence between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan alarming, and calls on the two neighboring countries to exercise restraint. pic.twitter.com/NlOQMRSn4i

  — Abdul Qahar Balkhi (@QaharBalkhi) January 18, 2024

"In light of the region's newfound peace and stability after protracted imposed wars and instability, both sides should direct efforts towards further strengthening regional stability and resolving disputes through diplomatic channels and dialogue", he added.

The tension between Iran and Pakistan started after Tehran launched airstrikes on Pakistan's Balochistan region to hit the Sunni-militant group Jaish-al-Adl's hideout. In retaliation, Islamabad on Thursday carried out 'operation Marg bar Sarmachar' to hit terrorist hideouts in Iran.

Earlier, Pakistan condemned Iran's airstrikes and has already lodged a strong protest with the concerned senior official in the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran.

Additionally, the Iranian Charge d'affaires was also called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey the strongest condemnation of the blatant violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and that the responsibility for the consequences will lie squarely with Iran.

Meanwhile, reacting to the development, India's Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said that this is a matter between Iran and Pakistan, adding "In so far as India is concerned, we have an uncompromising position of zero tolerance towards terrorism. We understand actions that countries take in their self-defense".

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