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May 22, 2026
Pakistan Reiterates Role as US-Iran Mediator at UNIslamabad: As Pakistan continues its relentless efforts as a mediator seeking de-escalation between the United States and Iran, it reiterated on Wednesday that there was no alternative to diplomacy and dialogue for peaceful resolution of disputes.
“Pakistan will continue to play its constructive role to facilitate dialogue between the parties for a fruitful outcome. Pakistan has been making sincere efforts to facilitate diplomatic engagement between the concerned parties,” said Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, while speaking at the United Nations Security Briefing.
However, the ambassador sent out a stark warning pointing to the fallout of the war in the Middle East where recently nuclear installations had been targeted. Giving examples, he said Pakistan found unacceptable drone attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and against the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant which are yet another reminder of the imperative to definitively stop the ongoing tensions and confrontation in the region.
Pakistan called upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint, fulfil their obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, and avoid any actions that could further escalate tensions with consequences extending far beyond the region.
“Pakistan has previously articulated its clear position on this issue in the Council, and we reiterate that nuclear installations must never be targeted under any circumstances. Any and all targeting of nuclear facilities constitutes a grave violation of international law, including international humanitarian law, the United Nations Charter and the fundamental principles of nuclear safety and security enshrined in the Statute and various resolutions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),” he said.
“Increasing incidents of attacks against nuclear facilities demand serious introspection and action to address the legal, safety and security implications of such attacks,” added the ambassador.
He once again strongly condemned the drone attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE on May 17, and said Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with the government and the brotherly people of the UAE in the wake of this heinous attack and reiterates its full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all friendly countries of the region.
He also condemned in the strongest possible terms the drone attacks carried out against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which constitute a serious violation of kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and appear to be an attempt to further undermine the regional peace and stability. - The News
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