Summary
Taliban and Pakistani forces have engaged in heavy gunfire along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The clashes followed an air strike on Kabul, which the Taliban attributed to Pakistan. Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have urged both countries to show restraint to avoid further conflict.
Key Facts
- Taliban and Pakistani forces exchanged fire across the border.
- The tension arose after an air strike in Kabul, which the Taliban blamed on Pakistan.
- Afghanistan accused Pakistan of repeated border violations.
- Pakistan described the Afghan attacks as unprovoked and responded strongly.
- Regional countries like Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia called for restraint from both sides.
- The Taliban accused Pakistan of harboring hostile elements while Pakistan blamed Afghanistan for supporting insurgents against it.
- Qatar and Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of dialogue to avoid escalating tensions.
- It is unclear if the border clashes have ended.
