The U.S. Department of State has announced that Washington supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself against what it described as “terrorist attacks.”

The department said the United States backs Pakistan’s efforts to address security threats. The statement comes amid continued tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as Pakistani cross-border military operations into Afghan territory have repeatedly strained relations between the two countries in recent years.

Source: Reuters. This report is based on official statements from the U.S. Department of State.