Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye emphasised that the international community and the United Nations must act collectively and urge Israel to immediately end its aggressive posturing and illegal actions against Iran, Palestine and other countries in the region.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday, Premier Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the escalating regional crisis following Israel’s strikes on Iran.
"Both leaders expressed deep concern over Israel’s 'unprovoked and unjustified aggression' and warned of the serious implications for regional and global peace," the statement said.
Spoke with my dear brother President @RTErdogan this evening on the grave regional situation following Israel’s unprovoked aggression against Iran.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 14, 2025
We agreed such actions are a blatant violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. Also condemned Israel’s…
They agreed that the Israeli military strikes were a clear violation of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in contravention of international law and the United Nations Charter.
The two leaders also condemned what they described as Israel’s “brazen military aggression against the brave Palestinian people,” saying it continued with complete impunity.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s “firm and unwavering” commitment to international peace and security, Shehbaz Sharif said the country would continue playing a constructive role through forums such as the UN Security Council and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
He announced that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar would represent Pakistan at the upcoming OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Istanbul.
Premier also congratulated President Erdogan on being honoured by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF).
The two leaders exchanged views on their countries’ diplomatic outreach amid the ongoing crisis and agreed to remain in close contact to coordinate efforts for regional peace.
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Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, during which he condemned Israel’s “unprovoked aggression” and violation of Iranian sovereignty, and expressed full solidarity with Iran.
Spoke with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran today to express Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the brotherly people of Iran in the face of Israel’s unprovoked aggression.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 14, 2025
Strongly condemned the violation of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity —an affront to…
Premier expressed “Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the brotherly people of Iran” and denounced the Israeli strikes as an “affront to international law and the UN Charter.”
“Iran has every right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter,” Sharif said, underscoring Islamabad’s firm stance on the matter.
The two leaders discussed recent developments in the region, including what they termed Israel’s ongoing violations against Iran, Palestine, and neighbouring countries.
Iran–Israel Conflict
In the early hours of Friday, Israel launched an attack on Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military personnel. The assault marked the beginning of what Israel described as a prolonged military engagement, carried out under the pretext of preventing Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon.
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Seventy-eight people, including six nuclear scientists and senior generals of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), were killed in the attack. The semi-official Tasnim news agency identified the scientists as Abdulhamid Minouchehr, Ahmadreza Zolfaghari, Seyyed Amirhossein Faqhi, Motablizadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Fereydoun Abbasi.
Iranian ballistic missile attacks killed three people and injured at least 91 across central Israel, in response to Israeli airstrikes targeting key nuclear and military sites inside Iran.
In the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat Gan, nine buildings were destroyed and hundreds of apartments were damaged, Haaretz reported. Approximately 400 residents were evacuated from the Greater Tel Aviv area due to structural damage.
Visuals showed widespread devastation, including vehicles set ablaze and residential blocks flattened.
Earlier at the United Nations Security Council on Friday, tensions flared as Iran accused the United States of enabling the Israeli offensive. “The United States is complicit,” said Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani. “By aiding and enabling these crimes, they share full responsibility for the consequences.”
US officials confirmed they were given prior notice of Israel’s plans but insisted that American forces were not involved. “Iran would be wise to return to negotiations,” said State Department official McCoy Pitt, warning that Tehran would face “dire consequences” if it targeted US assets or personnel in the region.
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Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the ongoing exchanges. The White House confirmed the call but provided no further details.
President Donald Trump, speaking to The Wall Street Journal, said he was aware of the Israeli attack beforehand. “It wasn’t a heads-up. It was, we know what’s going on,” he said. Trump warned Iran to make a deal before “there is nothing left,” but reiterated he wanted to avoid a broader conflict.
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