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Tensions are on the rise between Iran and Pakistan after Iranian border guards opened fire at a vehicle carrying a group of Pakistanis, resulting in the death of four individuals and injuring two others in a remote area in Baluchistan province, as reported on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The incident occurred near the border village of Mashkel, with Pakistani officials expressing uncertainty over the motive behind the attack. Government administrator Sahibzada Asfand revealed that the bodies of the four men have been returned to their families, while no immediate comments have been issued by Tehran or Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. Security forces from both countries frequently engage in operations against smugglers and insurgents in the region. Notably, Pakistan had undertaken retaliatory strikes in January against alleged militant hideouts inside Iran, following a similar attack originating from Iran. The incident underscores the complex dynamics and history of tensions between the two neighboring nations amidst ongoing border security challenges and occasional military confrontations.
