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Pakistan conducted airstrikes on cities in Afghanistan, including Kabul and Kandahar. The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan stated a desire to resolve issues through dialogue and a peaceful solution, while also threatening retaliation. In a related development, the Taliban released three Pakistani soldiers, a move mediated by Saudi Arabia.
The international response to the cross-border hostilities was varied. The United States government stated its support for Pakistan's right to defend itself. China called for a ceasefire, and India condemned the Pakistani airstrikes. Iran offered to mediate and facilitate talks between Afghanistan's interim government and Pakistan. Russia also called on both countries to return to the negotiating table. Pakistani officials described their actions as a necessary response to aggression, asserting their right to self-defense.
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Feb 28
Pakistan bombs Afghanistan as international powers call for talksPakistan carried out airstrikes on cities in Afghanistan, including Kabul and Kandahar. The Afghan Taliban government said it is open to talks to resolve the issues. Several countries, including the United States, Russia, China, Iran, and Turkey, have responded. The U.S. said it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself. Iran offered to mediate, while Russia and China called for a ceasefire and a return to negotiations. India condemned Pakistan's airstrikes.
Feb 28
The United States says Pakistan has a right to defend itself against the Afghan TalibanThe United States government stated it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against the Afghan Taliban. This follows reports of Pakistan conducting airstrikes on targets in Kabul and Kandahar, which the Afghan Taliban government says it is now open to talks about. In response to the conflict, the Taliban released three Pakistani soldiers in a move mediated by Saudi Arabia. Pakistani politicians have expressed unity in what they call a response to 'unprovoked Afghan Taliban aggression'.
Feb 28
Iran and Russia urge Afghanistan and Pakistan to resume peace talksIran has offered to mediate and facilitate talks between Afghanistan's interim government and Pakistan. Russia has also called on both countries to return to the negotiating table. This follows recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan.