Pakistan urges restraint after US-Iran overnight strikes
Pakistan has urged the US and Iran to exercise restraint after overnight strikes intensified tensions in the Middle East. The Foreign Office said renewed conflict was in no one’s interest and called for dialogue and diplomacy.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday voiced concern over the latest escalation in the Middle East and called on the United States and Iran to avoid steps that could worsen the situation after overnight attacks by both sides.
The Foreign Office said a renewed conflict would serve no one’s interests and urged all parties to show restraint. In its statement, the FO said diplomacy and continued engagement remained the only way forward for achieving peace in the region.
“Pakistan calls on all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from any actions that may further undermine regional peace and stability. There is no alternative to continued engagement, dialogue and diplomacy to achieve [a] shared goal of peace in the region”, he added.
The statement came after a fresh surge in hostilities that, followed Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran struck at least three vessels in recent days, prompting extensive US strikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, which were followed by retaliatory Iranian attacks on Gulf countries.
Pakistan also urged all sides to honour their obligations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, according to the Foreign Office statement.
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