Pakistan has called for restraint, calm, and diplomacy amid rising tensions involving Iran, warning that threats or the use of force would further destabilise an already fragile region.
Addressing a United Nations Security Council session on the situation in Iran, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said disputes must be resolved through peaceful means and international law.
He cautioned that continued hostilities, unilateral actions, and military threats would deepen humanitarian suffering and move the world further away from lasting solutions.
“The threat or use of force will only aggravate the situation and undermine regional and international peace and stability,” the ambassador told the Council.
Pakistan’s remarks come amid heightened regional tensions following strong statements by US President Donald Trump regarding possible action against Iran.
Ambassador Asim said Islamabad is closely monitoring developments in Iran and described the emerging situation as a serious concern at a time of already elevated tensions.
Highlighting Pakistan’s close ties with Iran, he called the country an immediate neighbour and brotherly nation, noting shared historical, cultural, and religious bonds.
“We hope for an early normalisation of the situation in Iran and support all diplomatic efforts aimed at peace and stability,” he said, adding that a peaceful Iran is in the interest of Pakistan, the region, and the wider international community.
The envoy also stressed the importance of respecting the UN Charter, stating that international law clearly prohibits threats or the use of force against any country’s territorial integrity or political independence.
He urged all parties to act responsibly and return to dialogue and negotiations, reaffirming Pakistan’s consistent support for diplomacy over confrontation.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Officials
Earlier, the United States imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials, accusing them of orchestrating a crackdown on anti-government protests.
According to the US Treasury Department, the sanctions target senior officials from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and law enforcement agencies.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington was tracking Iranian leaders’ funds allegedly being transferred to banks worldwide, warning of continued financial pressure.
The sanctions come as protests in Iran, which began over rising prices, have evolved into one of the most serious challenges to the leadership since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The US has also imposed sanctions on individuals linked to alleged money laundering from Iran’s oil and petrochemical exports, reinforcing Washington’s renewed “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.