Pakistan drone strike kills four

At least four suspected militants have been killed in a US drone strike in north-western Pakistan, intelligence officials say.

They say four missiles struck a vehicle in the Bangi Dar village of North Waziristan early on Tuesday.

The lawless region, a haven for members of the Taliban and al-Qaeda, has been repeatedly targeted by US drones.

More than 70 drone strikes have killed more than 200 people in North and South Waziristan since the start of 2010.

Another report said that Tuesday’s strike also hit a compound being used by suspected militants.

Pakistan publicly criticises drone attacks, saying they fuel support for militants. But observers say officials privately condone the strikes.

The US military and CIA do not routinely confirm that they have launched drone operations, but analysts say only US forces have deployed such aircraft in the region.

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