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Pakistan and Iran engage in cross-border missile strikes, prompting a national security review by Pakistan's leaders. The tit-for-tat actions raise concerns about regional stability. Both nations express a desire to de-escalate tensions, with China offering mediation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges restraint and peaceful dialogue to address security concerns.


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00:00 The intensifying tensions between Pakistan and Iran have prompted a national security
00:15 review by Pakistan�s top military and civilian leaders.
00:19 The escalation began with a series of missile strikes exchanged between the two countries,
00:23 leading to heightened concerns about the broader regional instability.
00:27 Militaker Prime Minister Anwar Ul Haqqaqar, responding to the gravity of the situation,
00:31 has now called off an urgent meeting to address the standoff.
00:35 The recent cross-border hostilities saw Pakistan launching strikes on alleged terrorist hideouts
00:39 in Iran�s Siastan, Balochistan province, resulting in at least nine casualties.
00:45 Iran had previously conducted air raids targeting the militant group Jaysh al-Adil in Pakistan�s
00:49 Balochistan province, resulting in two deaths.
00:52 These tit-for-tat strikes marked a significant cross-border intrusion, raising alarms against
00:57 the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas since October 7.
01:01 Key military and intelligence figures, including the chief of army staff, is now expected to
01:05 attend the national security review.
01:07 The urgency of the situation prompted Haqqaqar to cut short his visit to the World Economic
01:11 Forum in Dauz, Switzerland.
01:13 While both the nations are engaged in military action, there are also signals from Pakistan
01:17 and Iran expressing desire to de-escalate tensions.
01:20 Iran�s foreign minister has emphasized commitment to good neighborly relations with Pakistan
01:25 to prevent the establishment of terrorist bases.
01:27 In response, Pakistan�s foreign ministry has also clarified that the retaliatory actions
01:31 were solely driven by the pursuit of national security and interests, emphasizing an unwavering
01:36 commitment to safeguard sovereignty.
01:38 Amidst the tensions, China, a close ally to both the nations, has now expressed a willingness
01:42 to mediate, showcasing diplomatic efforts to mediate the conflict.
01:46 Meanwhile, the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also intervened by urging
01:50 maximum restraint and emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution.
01:54 Guterres has highlighted the importance of addressing security concerns through dialogue
01:58 and cooperation while upholding the principle of sovereignty, territorial integrity and
02:03 good neighborly relations.
02:05 This diplomatic stance aims to prevent further escalation and foster a conductive environment
02:10 for dialogue.
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