Pakistan Denounces Israeli Airstrikes on Iran as ‘Unjustified and Illegal’

ISLAMABAD (RNN TV) — Pakistan on Friday issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s military strikes against Iran, denouncing the action as “unjustified and illegitimate” and a violation of international norms.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said the Israeli assault breached Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in clear contravention of the United Nations Charter and core principles of international law. It emphasized that Iran has the inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

The condemnation came in response to a major Israeli military offensive that targeted sites across Iran, including nuclear facilities, missile production centers, and military leadership. Israel described the strikes as the beginning of a broader campaign aimed at halting Iran’s alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Reports from Iranian state media and eyewitnesses indicated multiple explosions, including at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. Iranian authorities also confirmed the death of Hossein Salami, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, in one of the strikes. Residential areas in Tehran were also hit, with several civilian casualties, including children.

The Pakistani government expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and warned that the aggression posed a serious threat to regional and global peace.

“This blatant provocation endangers the stability of the entire region,” the Foreign Office stated. “The international community and the United Nations must act urgently to stop further escalation, uphold international law, and hold the responsible party accountable.”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended his condolences to the people of Iran, condemning the attack as a reckless and unprovoked act of aggression.