Sharif condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Saturday, in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, held discussions regarding the ongoing hostilities in West Asia and condemned the continued Israeli attacks on Tehran.

“During their detailed conversation that lasted over one hour, the two leaders held extensive discussions regarding the ongoing hostilities in the region and peace efforts,” a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office said. Sharif informed the Iranian president of the diplomatic outreach efforts being undertaken by him, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, as well as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, it said.

Pakistan was engaging the US, Gulf and Islamic countries, to create a conducive environment for peace talks, the statement said. The prime minister briefed the Iranian president on the strong endorsement of Pakistan’s peace initiative and expressed the hope that a viable path towards ending hostilities could be found collectively, it said. Sharif also reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of the continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including the latest attacks on civilian infrastructure on Friday. He reaffirmed “Pakistan’s solidarity and support for the brave people of Iran, in these challenging times”, as he also offered condolences on the loss of over 1,900 lives and prayed for the recovery of the injured and displaced.

The Iranian president, appreciating the prime minister’s diplomatic efforts, shared his perspective on the ongoing hostilities perpetrated by Israel against Iran, the statement said.