In a surprising development, Iran has reportedly launched attacks on militant bases inside Pakistan, targeting the group known as Jaish al-Adl. The attacks, carried out with missiles and drones, were announced by Iran's state-run media but were not immediately acknowledged by Pakistan. The incident, if confirmed, has the potential to strain the already delicate relationship between the two neighboring countries.

Details surrounding the attacks remain shrouded in uncertainty as some reports about the incident were abruptly removed without explanation. However, two semiofficial Iranian news agencies, Fars and Tasnim, still carried nearly identical stories about the attack. Later on, Iran's English-language state television, Press TV, attributed the attack to the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni militant group, predominantly operates across the border in Pakistan. The nature of Iran's attack on their bases is still unclear, and authorities have given no further information or explanation. In the past, sensitive stories in Iran have been known to disappear from state media, leaving many questioning the true extent and implications of this latest development.

The lack of immediate response from Pakistani officials adds to the confusion surrounding the situation. Given Pakistan's nuclear capabilities and the historically strained relations between the two countries, an attack by Iran on their territory is highly significant and could have far-reaching consequences.

This recent incident follows Iran's missile strikes on alleged Israeli "spy headquarters" near the US Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, as well as targets linked to the extremist group Islamic State in northern Syria. The missile attacks in Iraq caused civilian casualties and were strongly condemned by the Iraqi government as a violation of their sovereignty, leading to the recall of Iraq's ambassador from Tehran.

As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, this latest attack by Iran on militant bases in Pakistan adds another layer of complexity and uncertainty to an already volatile region. The international community will be watching closely for further developments and potential repercussions from this incident.