In a dramatic turnaround, Pakistan on Sunday condemned the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities—only a day after it had announced nominating President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The US attack targeted Iran’s vital nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
This action formally put America in the present Israel-Iran conflict. The Pakistan condemnation occurs even as it recently thanked Trump for his contribution to de-escalating the tension between India and Pakistan last month.
Pakistan Calls US Strike a Violation of Law
The Pakistani foreign ministry made a harsh remark hours following the US attacks. It declared that Islamabad was “gravely concerned at the possible further escalation of tensions in the region.” The release continued that the airstrikes against Iran breached all international norms of law and that Iran had a right to defend itself under the UN Charter.
Pakistan, whose border with Iran is 900 kilometres in length, threatened that future violence would have “severely damaging implications” not only for the region but also beyond.
Call for Diplomacy and De-escalation
Islamabad urged an end to the military fight immediately. It asserted that the hostilities should cease, and the participating countries should go back to diplomacy and dialogue. The sole sustainable course of action, in the opinion of Pakistan, is one based on the UN Charter’s principles.
Pakistan’s comment also mentioned the Israeli attack that initiated the conflict. Israel had asserted last week that Tehran was near the production of a nuclear weapon, leading it to conduct its initial military attack on Iran.
Trump Nominated for Peace Amid New Warfront
Only a day before this, Pakistan had lauded President Trump for his “bold diplomatic intervention” in the May battle between India and Pakistan. It officially announced that it would be proposing him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026.
The move came just three days after Trump received Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir at the White House. Pakistan has attributed Trump’s measures to contributing to cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan that had increased after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22.
India had undertaken Operation Sindoor on May 7 to target terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. Pakistan retaliated with missiles and drones, but India hit back by bombing Pakistani airfields. A ceasefire was announced on May 10.
Trump Defends Iran Strike as ‘Spectacular Success’
On Sunday, Trump hailed the US airstrikes in Iran as a “very successful attack.” Trump asserted that the attacks had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s most important nuclear enrichment sites. Referring to Iran as the “bully of the Middle East,” Trump threatened Tehran that if it does not opt for peace, the next attacks will be “far greater.
He also warned of swift and accurate attacks on remaining targets. “Most of them can be removed in a matter of minutes,” Trump told his televised speech.
