ISLAMABAD: Israel’s missile strikes on Iran on Saturday were harshly criticized by Pakistan, which characterized them as a “grave violation” of the country’s sovereignty and international law.
The attacks posed a significant threat to peace and stability in an already volatile region, the Foreign Office stated in a statement.
“Israeli military strikes against Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are a serious violation of international law and the UN Charter.”
The FO stated, holding Israel accountable for an “escalation and expansion of the conflict,” stating that “these strikes undermine the path to regional peace and stability and also constitute a dangerous escalation.”
According to Starmer, Israel is entitled to self-defense; Pakistan also urged the UN Security Council to intervene and put an end to “Israeli recklessness in the region and its criminal behavior,” as Biden hopes “this is the end.”
On social media, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed these worries, condemning the attacks and warning of wider threats to peace. Profoundly stressed by the new demonstration of Israeli animosity against Iran,” he composed on X.
“Such activities compromise local harmony and solidness as well as abuse standards of power and global regulation. Pakistan stands with Iran and its other neighbors in the pursuit of peace, despite strongly condemning this action.
In addition, he emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and called for moderation and diplomacy.
Additionally, the Foreign Office warned that unchecked escalation could result in severe consequences and urged the international community to contribute to the restoration of peace and security in the region.
Pakistan’s condemnation was in line with similar responses from other leading Muslim nations, which have frequently criticized the Israeli attacks as violations of sovereignty. Muslim states slam attack
Qatar warned against serious repercussions and called for dialogue to maintain regional stability, describing the attacks as a “blatant violation.”
Saudi Arabia urged restraint and de-escalation in response to the attacks.
Iraq called for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and condemned the international community’s silence regarding Israel’s “aggressive policies.” Kuwait reprimanded the strikes as illustrative of Israel’s “arrangement of turmoil”, while Syria communicated fortitude with Iran’s on the right track to shield its region.
Oman emphasized the need for restraint, describing the attacks as fueling a “cycle of violence” and highlighting the need for restraint from the UAE. Malaysia demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities and condemned the strikes as a threat to regional security.
These nations called on the international community to step in to stop further instability in the Middle East.
After Israeli warplanes struck military bases and missile sites in several Iranian provinces, US President Joe Biden stated that he hoped “this is the end.”
Biden told reporters, “It looks like they didn’t hit anything other than military targets.” I sincerely hope this is the end.
Additionally, Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, stated, “It is abundantly clear that Israel has the right to defend itself against Iranian aggression.” It is also abundantly clear to me that we must urge all parties to exercise restraint and prevent further regional escalation. Iran ought not to react.
In a similar vein, the French ministry of foreign affairs issued the following statement: “France urges all parties to abstain from any escalation and action that could worsen the extremely tense context in the region.” Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, stated, “My message to Iran is clear: We are unable to continue with massive escalation responses. This must end immediately. The Middle East will have a chance to grow peacefully as a result of this.
“We urge all parties involved to exercise restraint, stop the violence and avoid a catastrophic scenario,” the Russian foreign ministry stated.
In a similar vein, the Indian ministry of external affairs issued the following statement: “We reiterate our call to all concerned to exercise restraint and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy.” Even as innocent hostages and civilians continue to suffer, the ongoing fighting serves no one’s interests.
