Pakistan Stands in Solidarity with Iran Amid Ongoing Israeli Conflict

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed complete solidarity with Iran in the face of Israeli airstrikes and missile exchanges, condemning Israel's aggression as a violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The PM's statement emphasized Pakistan's commitment to promoting peace in the region and urged the international community to take immediate and credible steps against Israeli aggression. Meanwhile, former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warned against the conflict escalating into a larger global conflict, urging a ceasefire in the Iranian conflict with occupying forces in Palestine. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also condemned the Israeli attack on Iran, vowing to safeguard Iran's interests at all international fora, including the United Nations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed complete solidarity with Iran, condemning Israel's airstrikes as a violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • The PM urged the international community to take immediate and credible steps against Israeli aggression, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to promoting peace in the region.
  • Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari warned against the conflict escalating into a larger global conflict, calling for a ceasefire in the Iranian conflict with occupying forces in Palestine.
  • Defence Minister Khawaja Asif condemned the Israeli attack on Iran, vowing to safeguard Iran's interests at all international fora, including the United Nations.
  • The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was suggested to be convened to launch an initiative that manifests the unity of the Muslim Ummah.
  • Pakistan's defence minister urged the international community, especially Islamic countries, to work together to confront the threats posed by Israel's aggression.
  • Pakistan's foreign minister, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, emphasized that Pakistan cannot afford the conflict in Iran turning into Iraq 2.0 or World War III.

Statistics:

  • At least 80 people, including top army officers, were killed and over 300 wounded in Iran due to Israel's strikes on military sites and private residences, according to Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani.
  • The two countries have exchanged missiles and airstrikes in recent days, with reports of new Israeli strikes in Iran earlier today.
  • The conflict has resulted in significant human loss and destruction, with civilians among the wounded and deceased.

Sources:

  • PTV News
  • Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani
  • Radio Pakistan
  • Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian