Asia Defense – The Diplomat https://thediplomat.com The Diplomat is a current-affairs magazine for the Asia-Pacific, with news and analysis on politics, security, business, technology and life across the region. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:47:51 +0900 en-US Iran Has Conducted Strikes in Pakistan Before. 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