Seventeen months after a brief but tense military exchange between Pakistan and Iran — during which both countries fired missiles into each other’s territory — Islamabad has now forcefully condemned Israel’s latest military offensive against Tehran.
The condemnation follows Israel’s targeted attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and the assassination of several high-ranking Iranian generals and nuclear scientists, a move that has further destabilized the already fragile Middle East landscape.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office labeled the Israeli strikes a “clear violation of Iran’s territorial sovereignty” and termed the aggression as “blatant provocations” that threaten to inflame tensions across the region. The statement marks a rare and direct rebuke from Islamabad, highlighting the gravity with which Pakistani leadership views Israel’s growing military assertiveness.
Foreign policy analysts suggest that Pakistan’s swift reaction stems not only from diplomatic principle but also from rising concerns about regional security dynamics. With Israel expanding its aerial reach into Iranian airspace — and by extension, closer to Pakistan’s western borders — Islamabad finds itself in an increasingly precarious position.
Pakistan and Iran share a complex relationship rooted in geography, sectarian dynamics, and regional geopolitics. While periods of cooperation have emerged over the years, both nations have also experienced friction, including their January 2024 military standoff. However, the current situation appears to be shifting Islamabad’s posture toward Tehran — driven by broader concerns over sovereignty, stability, and potential spillover of conflict.
Experts warn that if the Israel-Iran conflict continues to escalate, Pakistan may face difficult diplomatic and security choices, particularly if Israeli operations inch closer to South Asian airspace. For now, Islamabad’s condemnation underscores its desire to uphold principles of non-intervention and regional sovereignty — while preparing for the unpredictable ripple effects of another Middle Eastern war.
