On June 13, 2025, Pakistan condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities as a “grave danger” to regional and global peace during an emergency UN Security Council session.
As reported by UN News, the 15-member council convened to address the escalating crisis, with Pakistan urging immediate diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict.
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, described Israel’s actions as “unjustified and illegitimate,” expressing solidarity with Iran. He called on the Security Council to uphold international law and stop the aggression, advocating for dialogue to resolve the crisis. Pakistan, alongside China and Russia, supported Iran’s request for the emergency session, initiated by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who accused Israel of crossing “every red line.”
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Israel’s reckless and irresponsible behavior cannot be allowed to jeopardize the efforts for peace, endanger the stability of the entire region and risk wider escalation threatening global peace and security.
– Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan's…
— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) June 14, 2025UN and IAEA Warnings
Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, condemned military escalation in the Middle East, urging Israel and Iran to exercise restraint to avoid a wider conflict. She noted the disruption of planned U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Oman, which were cancelled after Iran’s withdrawal following the strikes. DiCarlo emphasised diplomacy as the best path to ensure Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful, per Reuters.
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— The Thursday Times (@thursday_times) June 13, 2025Rafael Grossi, IAEA Director General, stressed that nuclear sites must never be targeted, citing risks to nuclear safety and regional stability. The IAEA is assessing damage to Iran’s facilities, including Natanz, and Grossi offered to visit the region to promote transparency and non-proliferation. He proposed the IAEA as a neutral platform for dialogue, highlighting its role in preventing escalation.
Context of Israel’s Strikes
Israel’s Operation Rising Lion on June 13 targeted Iran’s Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites, missile facilities, and killed key commanders like IRGC chief Hossein Salami, per Tasnim News Agency. Iran reported 78 civilian deaths and launched retaliatory missile strikes on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The strikes disrupted global markets, with crude oil prices rising 5%, though OPEC noted no supply changes.
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Pakistan Strongly Condemns Unjustified and Illegitimate Aggression by Israel Against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 13, 2025Iran’s Araghchi rejected calls for restraint, while Russia and China echoed Pakistan’s condemnation of Israel. The U.S. defended Israel’s right to self-defence but urged a nuclear deal, with President Donald Trump noting the talks’ collapse. The UN Security Council’s session underscored global fears of a broader conflict, with X posts reflecting public concern over rising tensions.
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Pakistan’s strong stance at the UN highlights the risk of regional destabilisation from Israel’s strikes and Iran’s retaliation. The call for diplomacy aligns with global efforts to prevent a wider war, particularly given nuclear safety concerns.
