Pakistan Foreign Ministry confirms Pakistan undertook series of military strikes in Iran
<p>Pakistan Foreign Ministry statement:</p><ul><li>Pakistan undertook series of military strikes against terrorist
hideouts in Sistan-Baluchistan province of Iran</li><li>Number of terrorists
were killed during intelligence-based operation</li><li>Pakistan fully
respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran</li><li>Strikes were in
pursuit of Pakistan’s own security, national interest</li><li>Will continue to
take all necessary steps to preserve the safety and security of its
people</li><li>Will continue to
endeavour to find joint solutions with Iran against terrorism</li></ul><p>Iranian media said several missiles hit
a village in the Sistan-Baluchistan province. Three women and 4 children, all non-Iranians,
were killed.</p><p>–</p><p>Pakistan's moves have come two days after Iran conducted strikes inside Pakistani territory. Pakistan said civilians had been hit and two children killed, warning that there would be consequences which Tehran would be responsible for.
</p><p>Arrow shows Sistan-Baluchistan border province.</p>
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.
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