Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated Pakistan’s strong condemnation of continued Israeli attacks on Iran, including recent strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, during a detailed telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the call lasted over an hour and focused on the escalating situation in the Middle East, ongoing hostilities, and efforts to restore peace through dialogue.

PM Shehbaz apprised President Pezeshkian of Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic outreach, led by himself, the deputy prime minister, and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

He said Pakistan is actively engaging the United States, as well as brotherly Gulf and other Islamic countries, to help create a conducive environment for negotiations and de-escalation.

He highlighted the strong endorsement Pakistan’s peace initiative has received and expressed hope that coordinated international efforts could help identify a viable path to end the conflict and prevent further destruction.

Reaffirming solidarity with Iran, the prime minister conveyed Pakistan’s support for the Iranian people in what he described as a difficult time. He also expressed condolences over the loss of more than 1,900 lives in the recent escalation and prayed for the recovery of the injured and displaced.

During the conversation, President Pezeshkian shared Iran’s perspective on what he termed ongoing Israeli aggression and stressed the need for confidence-building measures to facilitate meaningful negotiations and mediation.

The Iranian president appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts and praised its supportive role in promoting peace. Both leaders agreed on the importance of sustained engagement to reduce tensions and advance dialogue.

In a statement posted on social media after the call, PM Shehbaz said he had reiterated Pakistan’s condemnation of Israeli strikes and briefed the Iranian leader on Islamabad’s diplomatic contacts aimed at facilitating dialogue.

He also thanked President Pezeshkian for acknowledging Pakistan’s efforts to promote peace.

The prime minister assured that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in efforts to restore stability in the region.