ISLAMABAD: Abbas Araghchi has thanked the government and people of Pakistan for expressing solidarity with Iran amid the ongoing tensions involving the United States and Israel.
In a statement posted in Urdu on the social media platform X, the Iranian foreign minister said the Islamic Republic remained steadfast in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity while placing complete trust in Allah Almighty.
Araghchi said that during these “blessed, divine and spiritual days,” Iran stood firm with resilience and determination to safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for demonstrating solidarity with Iran in the face of the ongoing tensions, saying the unity and support reflected strong backing against what he described as aggression by the United States and Israel.
The statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, prompting Tehran to retaliate by targeting US bases across the Gulf region, including in Saudi Arabia, with missiles and drones.
Earlier this month, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told the Senate of Pakistan that Pakistan had offered to facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington in a bid to end the violence.
He said Pakistan supported Iran’s right to harness nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and shared Tehran’s position during a meeting with Marco Rubio.
Dar added that Pakistan would stand by Iran but would not allow itself to be dragged into a wider regional conflict.
Meanwhile, the conflict has continued to escalate. Donald Trump on Sunday urged countries dependent on Gulf oil supplies to help protect the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of the world’s energy supplies pass.
However, allies including Japan and Australia said they were not planning to deploy naval vessels to the region.
Separately, explosions were reported in Tehran on Monday after Israel said it had carried out large-scale overnight strikes. An AFP journalist reported hearing blasts in central parts of the city as air defence systems were activated, though it was not immediately clear what targets had been hit.
