Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the recent US airstrikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities. This came just a day after Pakistan publicly endorsed US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the recent crisis between India and Pakistan. In a press release issued, Pakistan’s foreign ministry expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.The attacks, confirmed by President Trump in a national address, marked Washington’s direct military entry into the Israel-Iran conflict.“Pakistan condemns the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities which follow the series of attacks by Israel,” the statement read. “We are gravely concerned at the possible further escalation of tensions in the region.”The foreign ministry asserted that the strikes violated international law and the principles of the UN Charter. “Iran has the legitimate right to defend itself under the UN Charter,” the statement emphasised, adding that continued aggression risked “severely damaging implications for the region and beyond.”Islamabad also called for the protection of civilian lives and property, urging an immediate end to hostilities. “Recourse to dialogue and diplomacy, in line with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, remains the only viable pathway to resolve the crises in the region,” it added.Pakistan shares a 900-kilometre border with Iran and has historically advocated for regional stability through diplomatic engagement. The condemnation comes amid heightened international scrutiny and follows Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir’s recent visit to the US, where he reportedly secured a lunch meeting at the White House. During the visit, Munir had recommended President Trump’s name for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his role in de-escalating the India-Pakistan standoff.
