India Calls Iran Strikes In Pakistan "Self Defence"

Taking cognizance of Iran's missile attack on Pakistan, India on Wednesday said it is a matter that pertains solely to those two nations. However, the Ministry of External Affairs said that New Delhi acknowledges "actions that countries undertake in self-defense."

The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told the media, "This is a matter between Iran and Pakistan. Insofar as India is concerned, we have an uncompromising of zero tolerance towards terrorism. We understand actions that countries take in their self defense."

On Tuesday, Iranian missiles targeted two bases of the Balochi militant group Jaish al Adl in Pakistan. The group had previously launched attacks on Iranian security forces in the border region with Pakistan.

Iran's attack in Pakistan was followed by its elite Revolutionary Guards hit targets in Iraq and Syria.

On the other side, Pakistan said Iran's action is "completely unacceptable" and warned of "serious consequences". Pakistan authorities also informed that two children were killed in the missile strikes.

"A strong protest has already been lodged with the senior official concerned in the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran. Additionally, the Iranian charge d'affaires has been called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convey our strongest condemnation of this blatant violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and that the responsibility for the consequences will lie squarely with Iran," Islamabad said in a statement.