Iran Tracker

Threat Intensity: None

Over 60 people were killed in intense fighting between Taliban militants loyal to Hakimullah Mehsud and security forces in Kurram agency on Tuesday. Government forces and militants were contesting control of Jogi, a “strategic mountaintop” that the military seized from militant control a week ago. Initial fighting led to the deaths of six soldiers and 20 militants, but a militant ambush and attempt to retake the position on Tuesday resulted in fighting that killed 10 more soldiers and 30 militants (AP). See the Pakistan Security Brief for daily updates on security issues in Pakistan.