Iran thanked Pakistan for expressing support against Israel’s military assault on the country on the night of June 13th, 2025.
Pakistan’s United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad had criticised Israel for launching a series of attacks on the nuclear facilities of Iran and its military leadership. Pakistan says Iran has the right to self-defence under the UN Charter.
“We also wish to express our appreciation to Algeria, Pakistan, China, and the Russian Federation for their support in convening this emergency session to address Israel’s unlawful act of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, a grave violation of international law and the charter of the United Nations. I address the council today on behalf of the people and government of Islamic Republic of Iran with the utmost urgency and grave alarm madame President last night the Israeli regime, the most dangerous and terrorist regime in the world with full intelligence and political support from the United StateS regime conducted a series of coordinated and pre-mediated military attacks across multiple site multiple cities in Iran.”
“This act of aggression on all lawful strikes targets peaceful nuclear facilities, military sites, vital civilian infrastructure, and residential areas. Among the key targets was the Natan’s nuclear facility, a safeguarded site under the full monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency,” said the Iranian ambassador to the UN.
“We unequivocally denounce these blatant provocations, which constitute a grave danger and a serious threat to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond, with serious implications,” Ahmad said on Friday. “Iran has the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter.”
Ahmad said the blatant Israeli aggression against Iran may potentially damage the negotiations between Iran and the US regarding its nuclear program.
“We call on all parties to fulfill their respective obligations and responsibilities and avoid escalation,” the Pakistani envoy said. “Even in these testing times, diplomatic engagement and dialogue must be prioritized.”
Ahmad reiterated that the UN Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, calling on it to “hold the aggressor accountable for its actions.”
“This Council must deny Israel the free hand, and the impunity with which it continues to operate in defiance of international law and international opinion,” he said.