Pakistan Summons Iran Envoy Over Terror Attack Near Border

Pakistan has lodged a protest with Iran over the killing of six paramilitary troops who were ambushed by terrorists while patrolling the border.

The Foreign Ministry says it summoned Iran’s ambassador to demand it take action against the armed group responsible for the attack. No one has claimed the attack, and neither country has identified those responsible.

Some 30 terrorists attacked the Frontier Corps convoy on Friday, killing six soldiers and wounding 14.

Iran condemned the attack Saturday and vowed to cooperate with Pakistan.

A number of terror groups as well as drug smugglers operate in the border region.

Terrorists captured around a dozen Iranian border guards near the border in October. Five were released in Pakistan last month, under unclear circumstances.