Pakistan stands firmly with Iran amid Israeli aggression: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday vowed to support Iran amid the Israeli attack on the neighbouring country.
Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the current security situation in the region.
During the call, the prime minister strongly condemned the Israeli attacks against Iran, calling them a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and regional integrity.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the government and the brotherly people of Iran, stating that Pakistan stands firmly with them in the face of Israeli aggression.
“The Israeli attack on Iran is a breach of the United Nations charter and international law,” said Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing that under Article 51 of the UN charter, Iran has the right to self-defense.
Expressing heartfelt condolences over the loss of innocent lives in the attacks, Shehbaz Sharif said Israel’s provocations pose a serious threat to both regional and global peace and stability.
