Pakistan has voiced strong condemnation of the recent military strikes targeting Iran, emphasizing the urgent need for restraint and peaceful dialogue to prevent further escalation in an already volatile region. The country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, engaged in a detailed telephone discussion with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to assess the rapidly changing security landscape following the fresh wave of hostilities.
During this high-level conversation, Senator Dar unequivocally denounced the attacks on Iranian territory, describing them as unjustified and provocative. He stressed the critical importance of halting all aggressive actions immediately and urged all involved parties to return to the negotiating table without delay. His call for diplomacy reflects Pakistan’s longstanding position advocating peaceful conflict resolution and regional stability.
The diplomatic exchange took place in the aftermath of a significant military operation launched jointly by the United States and Israel on Saturday, which they characterized as a “pre-emptive” strike against Iranian targets. This offensive marked a sharp intensification of tensions that have persisted for years between Tehran and its adversaries. Former US President Donald Trump publicly declared the commencement of “major combat operations,” signaling a new and dangerous phase in the confrontation.
In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the initiation of a “first wave” of retaliatory missile and drone attacks directed at Israeli positions. Iranian state media reassured the public that President Masoud Pezeshkian remains unharmed and in good health despite the attacks. Meanwhile, reports emerged that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been relocated to a secure, undisclosed location as a precautionary security measure amid the escalating conflict.
The unfolding events have raised widespread alarm about the possibility of a broader regional war. Several countries in the Middle East have taken immediate steps to mitigate risks, including the closure of airspace to civilian flights by Iran, Israel, and Iraq. Additionally, Gulf nations such as Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates suspended their commercial air operations following multiple explosions reported across the region, underscoring the heightened state of emergency.
In light of these developments, Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued an urgent advisory for its citizens residing in Iran, highlighting the deteriorating security conditions and urging them to exercise extreme caution. Islamabad continues to advocate for calm and measured responses from all sides, emphasizing the necessity of diplomatic engagement to de-escalate tensions. The situation remains fluid, with the international community closely monitoring the potential for further instability in the Middle East.
