PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli strikes on Iran and warns attack threatens regional peace

Pakistan condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Foreign Ministry warning that such actions endangered regional peace and international law.

The strikes followed an escalation in tensions, with Israel striking military targets in Iran early Saturday in response to alleged recent attacks by Tehran, including a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Israel on October 1. About 200 ballistic missiles were reported to have been launched, marking Iran’s second direct strike. in Israel for six months.

Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed Pakistan’s disapproval of Israel’s actions on social media, saying: “Pakistan stands with Tehran and its other neighbors in the pursuit of peace.” He noted that Israeli aggression threatens stability in an already unstable region and violates international norms of sovereignty.

The FO’s official statement echoed these concerns, condemning the strikes as a “dangerous escalation” and a “serious violation” of the United Nations Charter. “Israeli military attacks on Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity undermine the path to regional peace,” the statement said.

FO also called on the UN Security Council to intervene to prevent further conflict. “We call on the UN Security Council to play its role in maintaining international peace and take immediate steps to stop Israel’s recklessness in the region,” the FO press release said.

Regional and international response

Saudi Arabia also condemned the Israeli strikes, and its foreign ministry issued a statement emphasizing its “firm position rejecting the escalation of the conflict.” Riyadh warned that such actions threaten the security and stability of Middle Eastern countries.

Meanwhile, the United States called on Iran to stop attacks on Israel to prevent further violence. “We call on Iran to cease attacks on Israel so this cycle of hostilities can end without further escalation,” National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said.

The region remains tense amid fears of continued fighting and countries calling for de-escalation to protect stability and security in the Middle East.