Geopolitical tensions escalate as US backs Pakistan's military response. Following cross-border clashes, Pakistan launched airstrikes on Afghan cities including Kabul and Kandahar, prompting strong diplomatic reactions globally. The US expressed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself against Taliban attacks, with State Department officials conveying condolences for lives lost. However, other major powers took different stances. The UK, China, and Iran called for de-escalation or ceasefires, while the EU urged immediate de-escalation and demanded Afghan authorities take action against terrorist groups. Pakistan's Defense Minister declared an open war, marking the most significant military escalation since the Taliban's 2021 return to power. The situation remains volatile along the porous Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier.
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