Pakistan has condemned the unprovoked Israeli assault on Iran, calling it an “unacceptable violation of international law” after Tehran’s nuclear and military facilities were targeted early morning on Friday that resulted in the deaths of Iranian nuclear scientists and the military’s top officials.
President Asif Ali Zardari
President Asif Ali Zardari, in a statement issued by the Presidency on Friday, strongly condemned the Israeli military strikes on Iran, terming them a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“The Israeli military strikes are a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran, and amount to total disregard of the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law,” he said.
President Zardari expressed deep sympathies with the people of Iran over the loss of lives resulting from the attacks.
He called on the international community and the United Nations to take immediate steps to hold the aggressor accountable and prevent further escalation of the situation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
According to an X statement made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he reiterated his support for Iran’s sovereign right to self-defence and its impact on regional stability ” I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, today’s unprovoked attack on Iran by Israel. I convey my deepest sympathies to the Iranian people on the loss of lives in this attack. This grave and highly irresponsible act is deeply alarming and risks further de-stabilising an already volatile region.”
“We urge the international community and the United Nations to take urgent steps to prevent any further escalation that could imperil regional and global peace”, the PM added.
I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, today’s unprovoked attack on Iran by Israel. I convey my deepest sympathies to the Iranian people on the loss of lives in this attack. This grave and highly irresponsible act is deeply alarming and risks further de-stabilising an…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 13, 2025
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Statement
Finance Minister ishaq Dar also reiterated the stance of the Prime Minister by stating on X, ” Strongly condemn unjustified Israeli attacks on Islamic Republic of Iran which is a brazen violation of Iran’s sovereignty. This abhorrent action has shaken foundations of international law as well as conscience of humanity, and gravely undermines regional stability and international security. Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Iran.
The statement further urged the international community to take immediate notice of the situation and prevent further escalation in an already volatile region.
Strongly condemn unjustified Israeli attacks on Islamic republic of Iran which is a brazen violation of Iran’s sovereignty. This abhorrent action has shaken foundations of international law as well as conscience of humanity; and gravely undermines regional stability & int’l…
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) June 13, 2025
MOFA statement
This stance was reiterated by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in a statement that described these Israel’s actions as a breach of International law and violation fo Iran’s sovereign intergrirty, ” Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s military strikes inside Iranian territory. These actions are a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter,” the FO spokesperson said.
The spokesperson added, “Iran, as a sovereign nation, has every right to defend itself under Article 51 of the UN Charter. Pakistan stands in resolute soiliarity with the people of Iran and unequiovocally denounces these blatant provocations ”
Furthermore, the statement urged the international community to take immediate notice of the situation and prevent further regional escalation by holding the Israel, the agressor accountable for its actions.
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Pakistan Strongly Condemns Unjustified and Illegitimate Aggression by Israel Against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 13, 2025
Israel launched an attack targeting the country’s nuclear facilities under the pretext of preventing Tehran from developing atomic weapons.
The Israeli aggression has triggered reactions from major countries across the globe.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the country was targeting Iranian scientists working on a nuclear bomb and missile factories in a so-called “operation” that would continue for days.
The attack, that reportedly killed six Iranian nuclear scientists was carried out despite Iran’s long-standing insistence that its nuclear-related activity is for peaceful purposes.
Israel, which is believed to be the only nuclear armed state in the Middle East, has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of retaliation by Tehran.
