ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has strongly denounced Israel’s military strikes on Iran, warning that such aggression risks triggering a broader regional conflict. The committee reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defence in accordance with the United Nations Charter.
Chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the NSC met in Islamabad on Monday to review the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East following Israeli attacks and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the NSC expressed regret that the Israeli assault occurred at a time when diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States were making progress.
“These reckless actions have dangerously escalated tensions, undermining dialogue and diplomacy and pushing the region closer to a wider conflict,” the statement noted.
The committee urged all parties to exercise restraint and called for a return to negotiations to resolve differences peacefully. It also stressed the importance of adhering to international humanitarian and human rights laws and ending hostilities through diplomatic means.
The NSC extended condolences to the Iranian government and people over the loss of innocent lives and wished a swift recovery for the injured.
The forum voiced serious concern over the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, describing them as violations of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolutions, international law, and the UN Charter.
The NSC reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote regional peace and stability.
The meeting took place as the Middle East grapples with heightened turmoil sparked by Israel’s attacks on Iran and intensified by the US military’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
On Sunday, the United States launched “Operation Midnight,” targeting Iran’s nuclear sites with 75 precision-guided munitions, including bunker-buster bombs and over two dozen Tomahawk missiles, according to General Dan Caine, chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Iran condemned the strikes and retaliated by launching missiles at Israeli targets, injuring civilians and causing widespread damage in Tel Aviv.
