Friday, March 29, 2024

Iran-Pakistan Relations

Pakistan says US sanctions ‘may not apply’ to gas pipeline project with Iran

Pakistan’s caretaker energy minister has stated Washington’s anti-Tehran sanctions, imposed over its nuclear program, may not apply to the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline as Islamabad was going to start work on the project within its territory and connect to the neighboring country.

Pakistan and Iran create joint mechanism to fight terror

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani say Tehran and Islamabad have agreed to put in place an advisory mechanism and deploy officers on borders in order to fight terrorism.

Iran FM says to visit Pakistan soon following deadly incidents

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned against enemies' plots to use terrorism as a tool against the country’s good neighborliness policy, saying he will soon visit Pakistan to resolve the recent deadly issues in border areas.

Iran condemns killing of Pakistanis in border area, says probe launched

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Saturday morning armed attack on a suburb of the city of Saravan in Sistan and Baluchestan that reportedly killed 9 Pakistani citizens and critically wounded 3 others.

Iran, Pakistan agree to reinstate envoys following tit-for-tat attacks

The Iranian and Pakistani Foreign Ministries announced in a joint statement on Monday that Tehran and Islamabad have agreed to send back their ambassadors to the capitals of the two countries within days.

Defense minister: Iran uses all available means to defend nation, territorial integrity

The Iranian minister of defense has reiterated the country’s stance that the recent move to target hostile forces in neighboring countries was ‘legitimate’ and based on the country’s defense doctrine.

Pakistan, Iran agree to “de-escalate” tensions after tit-for-tat attacks

Pakistan and Iran "agreed to de-escalate" tensions Friday, Islamabad has announced, after the two countries traded deadly airstrikes. The rare military actions have stoked regional conflict already enflamed by the Israeli war on Gaza.

Iran says took preventive measure against terrorists in Pakistan before their infiltration

Iran says its recent missile and drone raids on an area in Pakistan was a preventive attack against Pakistan-based terrorists before they could infiltrate into Iran and carry out “criminal attacks” against the Islamic Republic.

Pakistan respects sovereignty, territorial integrity of all countries: President

Pakistani President Arif Alvi on Thursday said Islamabad fully respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states and expects the same from other nations, as Islamabad conducted military strikes on "terrorist hideouts" inside Iran after a similar attack by the neighboring country.

Tehran condemns Pakistan’s raid on Iran’s soil, summons Islamabad envoy

Iran has condemned Pakistan’s attack on the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan which has killed at least nine people and summoned Islamabad chargé d'affaires in protest against the aggression.

Iranian MP: No anti-Pakistan terror group based in Iran

An Iranian lawmaker representing several southeastern cities bordering Pakistan, has dismissed a statement by the Pakistani army that groups hostile to Islamabad are based inside Iran.

Official: Ten killed in missile raid, fired from Pakistan, on southeast Iran, Tehran demands explanation

At least ten non-Iranian nationals were killed in a missile attack, fired from Pakistani side, on a village in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan on Thursday.

Pakistan recalls envoy from Tehran, bars Iranian ambassador from returning to post over missile, drone attacks

Pakistan has recalled its ambassador from Tehran and the Iranian envoy to Islamabad who is visiting Iran will not be allowed to come back, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday.

Pakistan PM urges joint Tehran-Islamabad fight against terror

Pakistan's Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq has called for joint Iran-Pakistan fight against terrorism.

Pakistan threatens Iran with ‘serious consequences’ following missile, drone attacks

The Pakistani government has condemned an Iranian missile and drone strike in the Balochistan province on Tuesday, claiming it has caused civilian casualties. Islamabad stressed it would lodge a protest with Tehran over the “unilateral action” and "violation of its sovereignty". Tehran hit the bases of a terrorist anti-Iran group during the raids.

Report: IRGC launches missile, drone attacks in Pakistan, pounds anti-Iran terrorists

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has targeted two main bases of the anti-Iran terror group the so-called Jaish ul-Adl in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochestan, Tasnim news agency reported.

Iran interior minister warns Pakistan against terror activities along border

Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has warned Pakistan to prevent terrorists from using its territory as a launchpad for terror attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Gunmen kill at least 12 security forces in southeast Iran

Armed militants staged an attack in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan which left at least 12 security forces dead and several others wounded, the spokesman of the Iranian police confirmed on Friday.

Top Iranian general slams deadly bombing in Pakistan, says Tehran ready to fight terror with Islamabad

Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mohammad Bagheri says Iranian armed forces are ready for any cooperation with the Pakistani army in fighting terrorism.

Iran’s president condemns Pakistan’s bombings, says Tehran firmly ready to counter terrorism

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has deplored terrorist bombings at two mosques in Pakistan, stressing Tehran is firmly ready to counter extremism in all its forms. At least 60 people were killed and scores injured in two blasts in religious ceremonies in the Pakistani provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday.

Iran, Pakistan agree to streamline border operations at Mirjaveh crossing

Iran and Pakistan have struck a deal to facilitate road transportation and border operations to ensure timely clearance of goods in order to increase the daily traffic movements through the shared Mirjaveh-Taftan border crossing at least four-fold.

Iran, Pakistan vow to help establish peace, stability in Afghanistan

Iran’s foreign minister has highlighted the need to support regional initiatives within the framework of neighboring countries to help resolve challenges facing Afghanistan.

Iran FM wraps up Pakistan visit, describes meetings as fruitful

The Iranian foreign minister concluded his 3-day visit to neighboring Pakistan, describing talks with the Pakistani officials as fruitful.

Iran, Pakistan FMs ink 5-year cooperation document

The Iranian Foreign Minister, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, said the completion of the Iran-Pakistan gas project is in line with the interests of the people of Iran and Pakistan.

Iran’s president raps deadly terrorist blast in Pakistan

In a message to the Pakistani prime minister, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, extended his condolences to the friendly and brotherly state of Pakistan over the deaths of a number of people in a bomb blast in the country.

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