ISALAMABAD: Pakistan Condemns the recent unprovoked and unlawful aggression by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a strong statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan called the Israeli military strikes a clear violation of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a press release on Friday, according to which, Pakistan Condemns the Israeli attacks as a blatant breach of the United Nations Charter and international law. The statement further highlighted that under Article 51 of the UN Charter, the Islamic Republic of Iran has the full right to defend itself against such aggression.
Pakistan Condemns these provocations, describing them as a serious threat to peace, security, and stability not just in the region but globally. The government expressed its unwavering solidarity with the people of Iran during this difficult time.
The press release also emphasized that it is the duty of the international community and the United Nations to stop this aggression immediately. Pakistan Condemns the inaction against such aggressive moves and urged that the responsible party must be held accountable for its actions.
Pakistan Condemns any form of aggression that puts regional and international peace at risk and once again expressed deep concern over the recent developments.
Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military sites early Friday, saying the attack marked the beginning of a longer campaign aimed at stopping Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
According to Iranian media and eyewitnesses, explosions were heard in several locations, including near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. Meanwhile, Israel declared a state of emergency, bracing for a possible wave of retaliatory drone and missile strikes from Iran.
Iranian state TV reported that the head of the Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, had been killed and that the group’s main office in Tehran had been hit. The report also said several children died in a strike on a residential area of the capital.
Israel’s military has confirmed that Iran launched around 100 drones towards Israeli territory on Friday, following a series of Israeli air strikes across Iran.
Military spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin told reporters, “Iran launched approximately 100 UAVs towards Israeli territory, which we are working to intercept.”
