Attacks on Iran to undermine regional peace, stability, Pakistan warns UNSC
2026-03-01 - 11:34
Pakistan has condemned attacks against Iran at a time when renewed diplomatic efforts were underway to reach a peaceful and negotiated solution. “Such a course of action will undermine the peace and stability of the entire region, with far-reaching consequences”, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, stated at the Security Council Briefing under agenda “The Situation in the Middle East”. Pakistan also condemned attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. “Pakistan stands in solidarity with all these brotherly countries and underscores the need to exercise maximum restraint”, the Ambassador stated. Pakistan condemns the initiation of unwarranted attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran, in violation of international law. Yet again, these attacks come at a time when renewed diplomatic efforts were underway to reach a peaceful and negotiated solution. Such a course of... pic.twitter.com/LtG70ffu76 — Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) February 28, 2026 “This is extremely unfortunate since several brotherly Arab countries were in fact supporting dialogue and emphasising the need to avoid escalation. We particularly laud Oman’s role in facilitating and mediating dialogue between Iran and the United States”, he stated. “We regret the fact that diplomacy has once again been derailed as these attacks have happened right in the middle of negotiations. These military actions undermine dialogue and further erode trust that was already in short supply. Our thoughts go out to school children in Iran and many civilians elsewhere, and the family of the Pakistani national who was killed during attacks on the United Arab Emirates earlier today”, he stated. He reiterated the call for full respect for International Law, including the UN Charter, as well as International Humanitarian Law. “We are deeply alarmed at the risk of regional conflagration. Safety and well-being of millions of our compatriots in the countries of the region is also our top priority”, he stated, adding that Pakistan was maintaining close contact and coordination with brotherly neighbouring countries, including at the leadership level. “We are ready to extend our support towards peaceful resolution of outstanding issues”, he stated while suggesting that diplomacy and dialogue should be the guiding principles for achieving a negotiated settlement of all contentious issues in accordance with the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the parties concerned,” he stated. He also called on all sides to immediately halt escalation, and urgently resume diplomacy with a view to achieving a peaceful, negotiated resolution to the crisis. Martyrdom of Ali Khamenei: Nine dead, 18 injured in clashes outside US Consulate in Karachi