Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, which follow a series of attacks by Israel, expressing grave concern over the potential escalation of tensions in the region.
In an official statement, Pakistan reiterated that such attacks violate international law and affirmed Iran's legitimate right to self-defence under the United Nations Charter. The government described the unprecedented rise in hostilities and violence, fuelled by continued aggression against Iran, as deeply alarming, warning that any further escalation could have devastating consequences for the region and beyond.
Emphasising the urgent need to protect civilian lives and infrastructure, Pakistan called for an immediate end to the conflict. It urged all parties to adhere to international legal obligations, particularly International Humanitarian Law, to prevent further suffering.
Pakistan stressed that dialogue and diplomacy, in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, remain the only viable solution to de-escalate the crisis and ensure lasting peace in the region. The statement underscored the necessity of peaceful resolution mechanisms to avoid further destabilisation.
The criticism from Pakistan comes a day after Pakistani government decided to formally recommend US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership" during the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.
In a post shared on X, the government said the international community had "bore witness to unprovoked and unlawful Indian aggression, which constituted a grave violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives, including women, children, and the elderly," reported Pakistani daily Dawn.
