Tensions Escalate as Gunmen Kill Foreign Nationals Near Iran-Pakistan Border

Gunmen in Iran's Sistan-Baluchistan province near the Pakistan border killed nine foreign nationals, following recent cross-border military action between the two countries. The region has been plagued by unrest involving drug-smuggling gangs, Baluchi rebels, and jihadists. The deadly attack comes after Iran launched strikes on "militant targets" in Pakistan, prompting a tit-for-tat exchange that escalated tensions. Despite the recent violence, both countries have announced a decision to de-escalate and resume diplomatic missions.