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Military Leadership Unites in Condemnation
Pakistan’s top military leadership has issued a strong condemnation of Iran’s recent missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, warning that such actions represent a dangerous escalation threatening regional stability .
The 274th Corps Commanders’ Conference, chaired by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, expressed “deep concern” over the strikes targeting petrochemical and industrial facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province .
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the forum “vehemently condemned” the attacks, describing them as “unnecessary escalation” that undermines sincere efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict through peaceful means .
Praise for Saudi Restraint
The military leadership specifically commended Saudi Arabia’s measured response to the provocations, noting that Riyadh’s “restraint and calibration” despite “grave provocations” has created valuable space for mediation and diplomatic solutions .
The forum warned, however, that continued “unwarranted aggressions” could have “serious repercussions” and spoil the conducive environment required for successful dialogue .
🇵🇰 Strategic Defense Context
The condemnation comes against the backdrop of the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia last year, under which an attack on either nation is considered an act of aggression against both .
The attacks occurred as Pakistan was actively engaged in last-ditch efforts to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with Islamabad serving as a key backchannel for communication between the warring parties .
Foreign Office Echoes Military’s Stance
Separately, Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a statement expressing “deep concern and unequivocal condemnation” of the Iranian strikes, mourning the loss of life and strongly deploring the damage inflicted on vital infrastructure .
The Foreign Office emphasized that Pakistan considers these attacks “a serious violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a dangerous escalation that undermines regional peace and stability,” reaffirming unwavering support for the Kingdom’s security .
Broader Regional Concerns
The Corps Commanders’ Conference also conducted a comprehensive review of Pakistan’s internal and external security environment, reaffirming the resolve to eliminate terrorist networks and prevent the use of Afghan soil for attacks against Pakistan .
The forum rejected what it described as persistent disinformation and “false flag” narratives attributed to India and expressed concern over human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
