Pakistan expresses firm condemnation of missile strikes on Saudi Arabia, urges calm and constructive peace efforts
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif condemned what Saudi Arabia says were Iranian missile strikes targeting Riyadh and the Eastern Province, in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Sharif expressed Pakistan’s “strong condemnation of the dangerous regional escalation” and reiterated solidarity with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states amid rising tensions. He also affirmed Pakistan’s readiness to support constructive peace efforts, hoping the month of Ramadan brings “calm and stability” to the region.
Saudi authorities described the strikes as “blatant and cowardly,” saying they were repelled and asserting the kingdom’s right to defend its territory, citizens and residents. The escalation followed coordinated U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran earlier in the day. U.S. President Donald Trump said the strikes were aimed at neutralizing a perceived security threat.
Iran labeled the attacks unprovoked and illegal, responding with missiles toward Israel and Gulf states hosting U.S. forces. Explosions were reported across Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Manama. The UAE confirmed one civilian death in Abu Dhabi from falling debris and said its air defenses intercepted ballistic missiles, calling the incident a dangerous escalation. Gulf monarchies, key U.S. allies, now face a rapidly widening conflict triggered by the tit‑for‑tat strikes.
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