Can Iran and Pakistan contain cross-border tensions? | Inside Story

Iran and Pakistan have launched attacks across their border and into each other's territory.
Both say they are targeting armed groups - and used 'national security' to justify their actions.
Armed groups in the Balochistan region have been launching attacks in Iran and Pakistan for years.
Both governments accuse the other of not doing enough to stop them.
But these latest unilateral military strikes have raised tension between the regional powers.
But what might the consequences be?

Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam

Guests
Ahmed Rashid, expert on armed groups in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia and is a former resident of Balochistan.
Maleeha Lodhi, veteran diplomat and columnist for the Dawn newspaper and website.
Mohammad Marandi, professor of the University of Tehran.

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