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Kabul Airstrike Escalates Tensions Between Afghanistan and Pakistan
10/12/2025
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- An airstrike in Kabul, attributed by the Taliban to Islamabad, intensified tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Afghan forces reportedly launched retaliatory attacks on Pakistani soldiers in response to repeated violations.
- Pakistani officials called the Afghan strikes "unprovoked" and vowed a strong military response.
- Regional powers Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia urged restraint and dialogue to prevent escalation.
