Iran-Pak tensions rise after strike in Balochistan killed 2 children; Here’s what next…

Tensions escalated between Iran and Pakistan this week following an alleged “illegal airstrike” by Iranian forces that killed two children and injured three others in Pakistan's Balochistan province on late January 17.

Did Pakistan summon Iran’s top diplomat in Islamabad?

Amid Tuesday’s attack, Pakistan's foreign ministry summoned Iran's top diplomat in Islamabad on Wednesday to protest what it called an "unprovoked violation of its airspace" by Iranian forces.

Details remain scarce about the reported strike, which Pakistani social media accounts say resulted in blasts in the remote border region late Tuesday.

What Pakistan said on Iran’s airstrike in Balochistan?

However, Pakistan's statement slammed the incident as “unacceptable and concerning,” especially given the existence of communication channels between the two neighbors.

It said the strike late Tuesday "resulted in the death of two innocent children while injuring three girls.”

Did Iran react to airstrike?

There was still ‘no’ immediate comment from Iran on the airstrike.

While Tehran and Islamabad frequently accuse each other of harboring militants that launch attacks across their shared border, direct clashes between Iranian and Pakistani forces are extremely rare. Pakistan emphasized that unilateral military actions undermine trust and contradict the need for coordinated regional efforts to combat terrorism.

What is current situation in Pakistan’s Balochistan?

With nearly 1,000 kilometers of sparsely populated border between Iran and Pakistan's Balochistan province, monitoring the frontier remains challenging.

Despite the ongoing rift, Pakistan urged Iran to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The foreign ministry said it expects a full investigation and assurances that such an incident will not occur again.