NEW YORK: Addressing a United Nations Security Council UNCS meeting on the recent Iran-US tensions, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, articulated a clear position centered on regional stability and peaceful resolution.
Ambassador Iftikhar underscored the deep bilateral ties between the two nations, describing Iran as a “neighboring and brotherly Muslim country” of Pakistan. He articulated a firm stance on regional security, stating that “a strong Iran is in the interest of the region and Pakistan.”
While acknowledging the gravity of the situation, the ambassador noted that Pakistan is actively “reviewing the situation in Iran and elsewhere.” He used the high-profile UN platform to issue a direct appeal for de-escalation, urging all involved parties to resolve issues “through dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence and use of force.”
In his remarks, Ambassador Iftikhar anchored Pakistan’s call for restraint in international law, reminding the Council that the UN Charter opposes the use of force. He concluded by urging all parties to exercise maximum patience to prevent further instability.
Meanwhile a concerted diplomatic push by four Arab states is credited with helping to de-escalate a dangerous spike in tensions between the United States and Iran over the past 72 hours, according to a Gulf official speaking to CNN.
The official revealed that Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt engaged in intensive shuttle diplomacy, delivering blunt messages to both Washington and Tehran. To the US, they urgently advised against military strikes on Iran, warning of severe security and economic repercussions for America and the wider region.
“It is important for Washington to hear this message from regional allies, particularly key Gulf partners that are central to President Trump’s foreign policy agenda,” the official stated.
Simultaneously, the quartet warned Iran that any attack on US facilities in the Gulf would critically damage its relations with Arab neighbors. The talks focused on lowering public rhetoric and avoiding military action that could spiral into broader regional instability, a strategy the source said has successfully cooled the immediate crisis.
