Pakistan condemns US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan on Sunday condemned the US attacks on three Iranian nuclear facilities, showing grave concerns at the possible further escalation of tensions in the region.

"The unprecedented escalation of tension and violence, owing to ongoing aggression against Iran, is deeply disturbing. Any further escalation of tensions will have severely damaging implications for the region and beyond," the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Pakistan emphasized the imperative need to respect civilian lives and properties and immediately bring the conflict to an end, the foreign ministry said, adding that all parties must adhere to international law, particularly the international humanitarian law.

It added that recourse to dialogue and diplomacy, in line with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, remains the only viable pathway to resolve the crises in the region.