TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif stated on Saturday that Pakistan firmly condemns Israel's recent aggression against Iran and stands with Iran and its neighbors in their pursuit of peace.

He also called on all parties involved to exercise restraint to prevent further escalation. On his social media platform X, the prime minister posted, “Deeply concerned by the recent act of Israeli aggression against Iran. Such actions threaten regional peace and stability and violate sovereignty and international law.”

Earlier on Saturday morning, Israel announced it was targeting military sites in Iran. Videos from Iranian citizens show the country’s defense systems intercepting unidentified projectiles. The attacks reportedly struck locations in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces, with Iran stating that the assault caused minimal damage.