Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent US military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling them a serious violation of international law.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday, Sharif conveyed Pakistan’s position during a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The US strikes followed eight days of what Pakistan termed as Israel’s “unprovoked and unjustified aggression.”
“The Prime Minister expressed deep concern that the US attacks had targeted facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),” the statement said. “These attacks constituted a serious violation of international law and the IAEA Statute,” he was quoted as saying.
Sharif also recognised Iran’s right to self-defence under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter but emphasised the urgent need to return to dialogue and diplomacy.
“The only viable path forward is through diplomatic engagement,” he said, urging collective efforts to de-escalate regional tensions. He reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to play a constructive role in promoting peace.
Premier reaffirmed Pakistan’s “unwavering solidarity” with the Iranian people and government. He also extended condolences over the loss of life and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
In response, President Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its support and solidarity, including backing from its military leadership. “The two leaders emphasised the urgency of forging unity among the Ummah at this critical juncture,” the statement added.
Washington enters Iran conflict
US forces struck Iran’s three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trump said in a televised speech late on June 21 and he warned Tehran it would face more devastating attacks if it does not agree to peace.
The US strikes included 14 bunker-buster bombs, more than two dozen Tomahawk missiles and over 125 military aircraft, in an operation the top US general, General Dan Caine, said was named “Operation Midnight.”
After days of deliberation and long before his self-imposed two-week deadline, Trump’s decision to join Israel’s military invasion against its major rival Iran is a major escalation of the assault and risks opening a new era of instability in the Middle East.
“A short time ago, we carried out massive precision strikes on three nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime,” he announced.
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The strikes were a spectacular military success,” Trump said in the White House televised address. “Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US military strike on its nuclear facilities, calling the action an unprecedented breach of international law and a grave violation of the UN Charter.
In a statement, the Islamic Republic of Iran accused the United States of a “brutal military aggression” against its peaceful nuclear infrastructure.
Tehran held Washington fully responsible for what it called a “heinous crime” and warned of “dangerous consequences” stemming from the attack.
