2 minutes of readingUpdated: Mar 2, 2026 04:04 pm IST
In a move that took many by surprise, Pakistan sharply criticized the United States for launching an attack on Iran. Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said the attacks came at a time when renewed diplomatic efforts were being made to reach a peaceful solution and negotiate a solution.
Ahmad spoke at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
He said: “Pakistan condemns the initiation of such unjustified attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran in violation of international law.” He further said that the actions would undermine peace and stability across the region with far-reaching consequences.
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Ahmad also condemned the attacks affecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and said Pakistan stands in solidarity with the “brotherly countries” while underlining the need to exercise maximum restraint.
He stressed that the escalation was particularly unfortunate as Arab countries had been supporting dialogue and urging efforts to avoid further tensions.
Pakistan, however, praised Oman’s role in trying to mediate a dialogue process between Iran and the United States.
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Pakistan’s cordiality with the United States
Over the past year, Pakistan had reached out to US President Donald Trump, praising him for his role in brokering peace in Gaza. Trump has claimed on multiple occasions that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had thanked him for stopping the “India-Pakistan war.”
Sharif had also thanked Trump on multiple occasions for his “most valuable offer to play a greater role in bringing lasting peace to South Asia.” Sharif has even endorsed Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
India, on the other hand, has consistently denied any external influence in the cessation of Operation Sindoor, which was employed after the Pakistan-sponsored Pahalgam attack.
