Pakistan condemns US strikes on Iran a day after nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan on Sunday condemned the United States' recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling them a violation of international law and expressing concern over the rising tensions in the region. This statement came just a day after Islamabad officially nominated former US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Pakistani foreign ministry issued a statement saying it was “gravely concerned” at the potential for further escalation following the strikes. “The unprecedented escalation of tension and violence, owing to ongoing aggression against Iran, is deeply disturbing. Any further escalation of tensions will have severely damaging implications for the region and beyond,” the ministry said.

According to the statement, Pakistan emphasized Iran’s right to self-defense under the United Nations Charter. It stated, “These attacks violate all norms of international law and Iran has the legitimate right to defend itself under the UN Charter.” Islamabad also called for an immediate end to the hostilities and urged all parties to engage in dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with international principles.

The United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan — with President Trump stating in a televised address that the sites had been “completely and totally obliterated.” He warned of further action, saying, “If they do not [make peace], future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier.”

On Saturday, Pakistan announced its decision to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the India-Pakistan conflict in May. That conflict followed a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, which left 26 people dead and led to military operations by both India and Pakistan, ending with a ceasefire on May 10.