Iran's state TV boasted about the operation, which was named 'Martyr Soleimani', in the memory of the Revolutionary Guard leader killed in a US drone strike. The launch was done to seek revenge for the killing of leading general Qasem Soleimani.
Pakistani minister Ali Amin Gandapur threatened countries who support India on abrogation of Article 370 by saying Pakistan will fire a missile at them.
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel, in his hurry to claim credit, shared a Times of India report to credit Manmohan Singh government for the success of the ASAT.