Summary
Pakistan has declared it is in "open war" with Afghanistan's Taliban government following explosions in Kabul and ongoing border fighting. The United Nations and countries like Iran and Russia have urged both nations to resolve their conflict through dialogue. Pakistan and Afghanistan blame each other for recent attacks and have exchanged military actions.
Key Facts
- Pakistan declared "open war" with the Taliban government of Afghanistan.
- Pakistan attacked Kandahar and Paktika, regions inside Afghanistan.
- The Taliban said their attacks were in response to earlier Pakistani air strikes.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for adherence to international humanitarian law.
- Iran's Foreign Minister urged both countries to use dialogue and offered support for peace talks.
- Russia asked both sides to stop cross-border attacks and suggested mediation.
- Pakistan's Defense Minister stated that Pakistan would respond decisively to aggression.
- Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai expressed Afghanistan's intent to defend itself.
