On December 16, India celebrates Vijay Diwas to honour the 1971 Indo-Pak war and pay tribute to the soldiers who fought for the nation's victory. The conflict was a response to Pakistan's genocide in East Pakistan and saw brave Indian soldiers sacrificing their lives for the cause of independence. With remarkable displays of strength and strategy, India emerged victorious and this day serves as a reminder of the resilience and courage of the Indian armed forces.
Pakistan conducts retaliatory airstrikes inside Iran, targeting separatist militant hideouts near the border. These strikes come after Iran's attack on Pakistan and Iraq, killing nine people including four children. While Iran condemns the strikes and emphasizes friendly neighborly relations with Pakistan, they also state that the attacks were meant to prevent a terrorist threat. These events add to the growing tensions in the Middle East region, as Iran asserts its strength in response to recent attacks within its borders.
Pakistan launched retaliatory missile strikes into neighbouring Iran, just two days after an attack by Iran had inflamed tensions between the two countries. The strikes hit terrorist hideouts in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan region, resulting in the deaths of three women and four children. This comes after Pakistan expressed outrage over Iran's strike, which both countries claim was aimed at terrorist groups. This military action is rare between Pakistan and Iran but tensions in the Middle East have increased with conflicts involving Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. Pakistan has stated that its actions are in defence of its national security, but they also respect Iran's sovereignty.
On Tuesday, Iran launched an air strike on a militant group in western Pakistan, causing tension between the two countries. The Pakistani government stated that two children were killed and three others were injured in the strike. This comes at a time of growing tension in the Middle East, with ongoing wars in Israel and Palestine and US-UK air strikes in Yemen. Iran claims that the strike was targeting a militant group responsible for attacks on their territory.