Rebels kill eight Iranian soldiers on Pakistani border
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TEHRAN: Eight Iranian border guards have been killed in a clash with Sunni rebels who had infiltrated from neighbouring Pakistan, Iran's official IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday.
“Armed terrorists entered Iran from Pakistan and clashed with border guards, killing eight soldiers before fleeing back to Pakistan,” Ali Asghar Mirshekari, deputy governor of Sistan-Balochistan province, told the news agency.
Balochistan has a large Sunni community and has seen repeated attacks by militants on the security forces of mainly Shia Iran.
Explore: Tensions on Pak-Iran border
But the clash in the Negur district was the deadliest since October 2013 when 14 border guards were killed in an attack claimed by Sunni militant group Jaish-ul Adl (Army of Justice).
Read: Sixteen hanged after 14 Iranian border guards die in attack
The same group captured five Iranian troops in February last year out of which four were released last April. The fifth is still missing presumed dead.
Take a look: Pakistan, Iran agree to enhance border cooperation
Pakistan and Iran last year agreed to enhance mutual cooperation and coordination to fight terrorism, narcotics and human smuggling.
The meeting came after improvement of ties and an end of blame game between the two neighbors over border issues.
Personnel of law enforcement agencies had also participated in the meeting to apprise the border officers with regard to border issues, they said. Both countries had decided to double their efforts to ensure legal movement at the border.
It was also decided to ensure holding of mutual meetings to remove misunderstandings and improve better coordination, sources said.
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Apr 07, 2015 12:02pm
pakistan is in deep trouble.
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Apr 07, 2015 12:03pm
This is what happens when establishment is rogue...
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Apr 07, 2015 12:03pm
Tension with afghan border tension with India now new tension. With Iran
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Apr 07, 2015 12:05pm
We Pakistani condemn this coward act of terrorism on our Iranian brothers.
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Apr 07, 2015 12:08pm
Its forigen hands behind this act, we consider iranians as our brothers
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Apr 07, 2015 12:15pm
Obviously someone wants friction between Pak and Iran .... Who could it be??
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Apr 07, 2015 12:21pm
If you very seriously look at the matter from pure Pakistani perspective the purpose is to stretch Pakistan forces to such an extent so that they can loose the power and independent status. The other purpose is to link 'Pakistan' to all kind of extremism as well. All neighboring countries should resolve their internal problems firstly and avoid blame game.
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Apr 07, 2015 12:21pm
At this time of Yemeni conflict, this will prove to be dangerous for Pakistan.
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Apr 07, 2015 12:21pm
the iranian and afghani love fighting with each other
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Apr 07, 2015 12:25pm
Now that's nasty. I think, like middle east right now, our whole region can turn towards worse too.
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Apr 07, 2015 12:26pm
can't control borders and sending Forces in KSA.
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Apr 07, 2015 12:41pm
If Pakistan gets involved in the Yemen war, it will be creating another enemy at its border, Iran.
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Apr 07, 2015 01:06pm
This seems connected to Yemen crisis. The timing when Iranian foreign minister is due in Pakistan and tensions are high between Iran and Saudis, this could be an attempt to create a rift between iran and Pakistan. Pakistan must act with caution
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Apr 07, 2015 01:16pm
This "contrived" Iran-Pakistan border clash is a part of the game for the Yemeni crisis and Pakistan cannot allow it to effect its geopolitical interests, where Iran- the neoghbour, is the basic elemen.
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Apr 07, 2015 01:40pm
Cross border attack by LeJ/SSP or JuD, rebels! Who rebelled!
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Apr 07, 2015 01:57pm
Look at the timing of this attack. It seems a conspiracy to further deteriorate relationship between the two countries
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Apr 07, 2015 02:01pm
@Golden Owl Very wisely said.
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Apr 07, 2015 02:03pm
@ZX yr own army...to legitimate reasoning of joinong fight in Yemen
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Apr 07, 2015 02:08pm
Iran is not going to like this. All past misdeeds are boomeranging one by one. Almighty is kind and just.
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Apr 07, 2015 02:13pm
pakistani leadership needs to get their act straight
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Apr 07, 2015 02:32pm
This is only to create tension between Pakistan and Iran, and to fail Iranian Minister visit.
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Apr 07, 2015 02:35pm
This shows someone wants Pak and Iran relations to be tensed. Who gets benefitted from such acts is the key? Iran and Pakistan must join hands to combat these miscreants together. As a Pakistani I strongly condemned such acts and demand strong action against such groups
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Apr 07, 2015 02:37pm
Dangerous scenario. Politicians need to put their differences and rhetoric aside and unite on this issue. This is the time to choose appropriate direction for the future. War with Iran is not worth any friendship with any other country.
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Apr 07, 2015 02:49pm
How convenient. When Pakistan is trying to defuse the Yemen issue, this happen. No doubt there are third parties sitting on sidelines trying to stir problem for Pakistan as well and drag us into this Middle East mess.
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Apr 07, 2015 02:53pm
blame game, Not new thing for PAK
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Apr 07, 2015 02:59pm
I wouldn't be surprised at all if our 'Middle eastern brethrens' have a hand in this to create rift between Pakistan and Iran??
However, whatever the scenario Pakistan should not allow it's soil to be used by any extremist outfit to stage attacks on any foreign country!
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Apr 07, 2015 03:15pm
Iran and Pakistan both have parts of balochistan and that's why the fighting is on since decades cuz Iranian part of balochistan is mostly Sunnis.
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Apr 07, 2015 03:22pm
It has nothing to do with Saudi - Iran conflict in Yemen or extremism in Pakistan. It is just a reminder that how Iran suppresses the Sunni Baloach population of Sistan Baluchistan. Sunnis Mosques are controlled by non Sistani Shia clerks from centre. Governor, deputy Governor and all political and security posts are controlled by Shia clerks. Any Sunni who raises voice for their right to practice Sunni madhab is jailed or hanged. This is all reaction to that.
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Apr 07, 2015 03:22pm
@mazhar Iranians have never been our brothers. The tried to destabilize Pakistan during the 80s and the early 90s.
They funded various organization to Stat sectarian warfare. It was only after the govt restricted the visits by their Ulema and threatened to raid their consulate in Clifton that cut back.
The BL is supported by them, along with a host of other smaller groups. When Pakistan was sanctioned by the US Iran was the first to abide by it.
Also, find me one statement issued by our "brothers" in favor of Kashmir.
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Apr 07, 2015 03:27pm
Obviously this is a conspiracy against Pakistan. Pakistan should catch the terrorists involved in this incident and give them exemplary punishment.
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Apr 07, 2015 03:32pm
The best thing for Pakistan's enemy is you do not need to do any thing to destabilise it ,every thing will be set by Pakistan itself.If Pakistan go to war with Yemen they know exact ly what to do.
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Apr 07, 2015 03:36pm
It's 100% Indian hand :p
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Apr 07, 2015 03:37pm
These attacks will not happen without the knowledge of ISI and Pakistan Army. It looks Saudi wanted to create problems in Iran and for that Pakistan is being used by pressure. It is certainly related to the extension of Yemeni conflict.
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Apr 07, 2015 03:44pm
@GT
You sadly mistaken.
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Apr 07, 2015 03:48pm
@ZX Who else could it be? Who has friction with India, Afghanistan and partly with China?
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Apr 07, 2015 03:53pm
Just to keep things in perspective; Iran was the first country that recognized Pakistan after indepedence and Afghanistan was the only Muslim country that opposed Pakistan membership to the United Nations on backing of India.
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Apr 07, 2015 03:55pm
Paksitan shall keep out of Yemeni clashes to have certain amount of control in solving the conflict. Otherwise, Pakistan will be in deep trouble by having non co-operation starting from India, Afganistan & IRAN.
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Apr 07, 2015 03:59pm
What a coincidence!
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Apr 07, 2015 04:02pm
@GT Why is Pakistan in trouble. It should not be scared of Iran. It is a nuclear power.
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Apr 07, 2015 04:05pm
It may be Irans doing. Is is saying that if you send troops to Yemen, this border can open up. Or it maybe a provocation by Pakistan at the behest of Saudi Arabia to keep Ziran busy. Who the hell knows. Anything is possible.
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Apr 07, 2015 04:18pm
Pakistan has been defeating them at all fronts. They couldn't flare the sectarian violence fully, Pak Army's operation against terrorists orgs have been proceeding well. Surprisingly PPP is doing a good job to keep the assemblies and senate intact. Now they are just trying to pull Pak into external issues and tricking them into almost unavoidable mess. Hope Pak will nip this into the bud as well. IA.
btw when i say "They", it means Zionists.
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Apr 07, 2015 04:24pm
This is very serious incident given the situation in Yemen. Hopefully authorities will deal with it in mature manner
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Apr 07, 2015 04:45pm
@ZX I Sri Lanka dude surly, isn't it?
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Apr 07, 2015 04:54pm
It is the Biggest Wish of Pakistan's enemies to create trouble between Pakistan and Iran. Their enemies would be delighted to see them fight.
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Apr 07, 2015 05:02pm
Pakistan is in between a Rock and a Hard place.
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Apr 07, 2015 05:08pm
Looks like this is another third party attack designed to create a problem between Pakistan and Iran.Saudi's are expert at it and they control many groups in the Muslim world.
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Apr 07, 2015 05:51pm
I dont like the timing of this incident given the Yemen connection. Irrespective, this tragedy is unacceptable and Pakistan Government needs to ensure that their territory is not used by terrorists.
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Apr 07, 2015 05:52pm
Sad incident again
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Apr 07, 2015 06:26pm
Pakistan facing problems from all sides
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Apr 07, 2015 06:35pm
the specific action just done in the preview of visiting Iranian official to Pakistan for discussion related to Yemen. The friendship with Iran is more deep than these issues, but Pakistan has to show the responsibility as its soil is using for these coward acts.
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Apr 07, 2015 06:38pm
@Anwar sir if an action taken from your soil, certainly gives the responsibility to whom it may belong. At least this is the one border which we may take seriously as our responsibility
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Apr 07, 2015 06:40pm
@ZX No one wants any friction. Some believers want to show the power of belief to non believers.
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Apr 07, 2015 06:50pm
@Asad Ali its the sole responsibility of Iranians to secure their and our border too. As they knew how much misiries we are facing these days, when they provided pipe line to border for gas and oil contract our govt then says we cant build our own pipeline so they had to act, now we are facing two rivals at Afghan border and Indian border still our premier is busy in sugar industry investments in India and Hanka for Taloor in Sindh for Saudis;
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Apr 07, 2015 06:50pm
This is a way to provoke any one. Iranian have been very patient with Taliban from Pakistan. TTP an Al- Qaeda who are trying to get the two countries engaged in war. Pakistan will lose in this fight. Iranian are very strong and can lead to internal tension in Pakistan.
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Apr 07, 2015 06:56pm
@sahil i agree. i had a nagging suspecion that something might happen either on the iranian border or during muharram.
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Apr 07, 2015 07:19pm
Pakistan is a superpower with large stockpile of nuclear weapons. Iran should keep it in mind!
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Apr 07, 2015 07:40pm
Pakistan should probe, apprehend snd punish those involved as if it was an attack on its own citizens (if it wants it sovereignty respected)
Gone are the days where one could claim "non-state actors" when your soil is being used.
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Apr 07, 2015 08:48pm
There is a solution of every problem but if WE do not want to resolve then what GOD can do or help. Just believe in equality, justice and discipline. Only need someone to impose those strictly. For example, Karachi is very peaceful nowadays because you applied one of above term "Justice".
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Apr 08, 2015 12:04am
@Sunil Your expertise is needed here , in solving issues faced by India, let Iran, Pakistan and other arabs take care of themselves.
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Apr 08, 2015 02:51am
@ZX There are three conniving parties who want Iran destabilized - They are:
1. Saudi family
2. Israel
3. United States.
Pakistan is nothing but a coolie for all three.
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Apr 08, 2015 04:12am
This is annoying definitely third party is behind this given the current situation on Yemen. I'm guessing Saudi Arabia did it because they was Pakistan so badly in Yemen conflict while Pakistan is taking its time whether to join or not
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Apr 08, 2015 04:46am
@jawad khan
A Shia versus Sunni land rights issue. No doubt Sunnis there would like to see Pakistan intervene on their behalf. It is about land and money.
Paradise come later. In this world people grab what the can get.
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Apr 08, 2015 09:11am
When a enemy country cannot dare attack Pakistan , a Hyper Power directly they indulge in such tactics.
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Apr 08, 2015 03:23pm
@ZX Its Saudi Arabia of course... ;-) who could else it be @ANWAR " All neighboring countries should resolve their internal problems firstly and avoid blame game." But you are doing the same thing playing the blame game card.And in the same vein your whole comment is contradicting in nature.
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Apr 09, 2015 06:17am
Surely this from India because it onlt who is training all millitants.Need to keep patinence and root cause.No threat no untrust.
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Apr 09, 2015 02:06pm
@FN Same way as we are doing to Shias in Pakistan.
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Apr 09, 2015 08:33pm
@Irfan the sign with India because of 67 year old dispute over Kashmir. Afghan, kashmir spill over. Iran Not same with others
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Apr 09, 2015 10:07pm
@Murali now you are admitting it. Reality is dawning.
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Apr 09, 2015 10:09pm
@IBN E ASHF AQUE kashmir is a UN plebiscite issue. Freedom fighters are allowed to fight for their freedom from illegal indian occupation of their nation.
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