ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Friday condemned “unjustified and illegitimate” aggression by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Foreign Office said Israeli military strikes violated the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran and clearly contravened the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law. “The international community and the United Nations bear responsibility to uphold international law, stop this aggression immediately and hold the aggressor accountable for its actions,” it added.
DPM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar termed the attack 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 security,” he wrote on X. He said Pakistan stood in solidarity with the government and people of Iran.
Ishaq Dar also held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during which he strongly condemned the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
According to the Foreign Office, Dar expressed Pakistan’s deep concern over Israel’s blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter. He reiterated Pakistan’s firm support to the government and the brotherly people of Iran in their efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region.
The DPM also conveyed his heartfelt condolences over the loss of innocent lives in the Israeli attacks, and expressed solidarity with the families of the victims.
The two foreign ministers discussed the regional situation in light of recent developments and reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation for peace, stability, and security in the broader region.
President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the blatant Israeli aggression against Iran. “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 in a statement, issued by the President House on Friday.
President Zardari conveyed his deepest sympathies to the brotherly people of Iran on the loss of lives in the attack. He also urged the international community and the United Nations to hold the aggressor accountable and take immediate action to prevent the situation from further escalation.
Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the unprovoked attack on Iran by Israel. “This grave and highly irresponsible act is deeply alarming and risks further de-stabilising an already volatile region,” he said, urging the international community and the United Nations to take urgent steps to prevent any further escalation that could imperil regional and global peace.
Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz Sharif Friday directed all authorities concerned to ensure the safety and swift return of Pakistani Zaireen currently in Iran.
A Crisis Management Cell has been set up at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to monitor developments and coordinate support. The Pakistani Embassy in Iran has also been placed on high alert and tasked with assisting pilgrims. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared the embassy’s emergency contact: (0098)-2166941388.
PM Shehbaz stressed the urgent need for all possible steps to protect Pakistani citizens and facilitate their safe return. He ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy in Iran to stay on high alert until regional tensions ease.
The Foreign Office has also advised Pakistani pilgrims to reconsider travel to Iran and Iraq due to the deteriorating security situation.
The Senate and the National Assembly (NA) also passed resolutions rebuking Israel for resorting to “war crime by attacking our brotherly country Iran”.
In Senate the resolution was tabled by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and in the National Assembly, it was tabled by PPP MNA Naveed Qamar.
The Senate resolution condemned the Israel’s military attack, declaring it a violation of international laws and the UN conventions and emphasised the House stands resolute with the brotherly country Islamic Republic of Iran.
“Israel attack is a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of the UN and all international norms. It has put peace and security in the region and beyond in grave danger. Over the years, Israel has been the source of countless deaths of Muslims around the world, particularly in Occupied Palestine,” reads the resolution.
The House regretted that the world and the Muslim Ummah were witnessing slaughter of children and civilians in Gaza for the last two years on an unimaginable scale. The inaction of the Muslim world against this genocide is especially troubling as it has now led Israel to attack another sovereign Muslim state, Iran.
“This House jointly and unequivocally condemns Israel and its heinous crimes against Muslim Ummah, especially against brotherly nations of Palestine and Iran. This House stands resolute with our Iranian brothers and sisters and supports their right to defend themselves against this aggression,” it concluded. The NA resolution strongly condemned the unjustified and illegitimate aggression by Israel against Iran, causing loss of lives and property in the brotherly country.
The House, through the resolution, noted with utter disgust and dismay that the strikes carried in the dark hours of June 13, 2025 were not only a serious violation of the sovereignty and integrity of a United Nations member state but also clearly contravened fundamental principles of international law and the United Nations Charter.
“Iran has a right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter,” the lower house maintained. The NA also reiterated that Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with the government, parliament and the people of Iran and prayed for those who lost their lives in the attack.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that Israel’s attack on Iran was a tragic incident of history. He regretted that the Muslims could not act against Israeli aggressive acts in Gaza, which was a matter of grave concern.
PPP Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari also “strongly condemned Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran”. He also offered heartfelt condolences to the Iranian people during this difficult hour, calling on all responsible nations and the UN to work collectively towards de-escalation and to uphold international law.
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned the Israeli aggression against Iran in a message.
Taking to X, he stated that the Israeli assault is a blatant violation of Iran’s sovereignty. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives,” said Nawaz Sharif. He expressed solidarity with the Iranian people, saying, “We stand with the people of Iran in this difficult hour.”
PPP Vice President Senator Sherry Rehman called attacks a “clear violation of international law” and a “dangerous provocation with potential global repercussions.”
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, while condemning Israeli attack, said: “Israeli aggression on Iran poses a serious threat to world peace.” She regretted martyrdom of Iranian officials in Israeli attack. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman strongly condemned Israel’s attack on Iran, calling it a blatant act of terrorism.
