A day after nominating former U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize—citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership” during the recent India-Pakistan standoff—Pakistan sharply condemned the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, voicing grave concern over rising regional tensions.
The condemnation came just hours after American stealth bombers and submarines struck Iran’s critical nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—in a coordinated operation that officially brought the U.S. into Israel’s ongoing campaign against Iran’s nuclear program.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, in a strongly worded statement, declared the strikes a violation of international law, asserting Iran’s right to self-defense under the UN Charter. It described the “unprecedented escalation of tension and violence” as deeply alarming and warned that further aggression could result in “severely damaging implications for the region and beyond.”
Islamabad also called for an immediate de-escalation and emphasized the need for diplomacy and dialogue, reiterating that peaceful resolution through the UN framework remains the only sustainable path forward.
Just a day earlier, Pakistan had lauded Trump’s efforts in calming tensions between India and Pakistan after a series of deadly cross-border incidents in April and May. The Nobel Peace Prize nomination was widely interpreted as a diplomatic gesture of appreciation.
However, the swift shift in tone—moving from praise for Trump to condemnation of U.S. military action—highlights Pakistan’s delicate balancing act. Despite complex ties with both Washington and Tehran, Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to regional stability and international law.
Trump, on the other hand, hailed the mission as a “spectacular military success,” claiming Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities were “completely and totally obliterated.” He issued a stark warning to Tehran, stating that if peace did not come swiftly, additional strikes would follow with “precision, speed, and skill.”