Tehran pledges continued cooperation with Islamabad; praises Pakistan’s support during conflict with Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan’s support during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, warning that Tel Aviv is attempting to sow discord among Muslim nations.
In a high-level meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran, President Pezeshkian stressed the need for greater unity and harmony across the Islamic world to counter such threats. He said that Iran would never forget Islamabad’s backing during what he described as a critical moment in regional history.
“We will never forget Pakistan’s support during the Israel war,” Pezeshkian remarked, adding that both countries share common values and vast potential for strengthening cooperation in security, trade, and diplomacy.
Naqvi, who was visiting Tehran to attend a trilateral conference on regional cooperation, congratulated the Iranian president on what he called a “great victory”. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong condemnation of Israeli aggression and highlighted that Pakistan’s Parliament was the first to pass a resolution denouncing the attacks and asserting Iran’s right to self-defence.
The meeting comes in the aftermath of a violent 12-day war between Israel and Iran that began on June 13, triggered by Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military, nuclear, and civilian facilities. According to Iran’s Health Ministry, at least 606 people were killed and over 5,300 injured in the attacks.
In retaliation, Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones on Israeli territory, causing 29 deaths and injuring more than 3,400 people, according to figures from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
The fighting concluded with a US-brokered ceasefire that came into effect on June 24. However, the conflict left a lasting impact on the regional security environment and heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear activities.
Addressing nuclear concerns during the meeting, President Pezeshkian indicated that Iran’s relationship with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would “take on a new form.” He said that while cooperation has not ended entirely, Iran would pursue a different framework moving forward, particularly after accusing the UN watchdog of complicity in recent Israeli strikes.
Tehran continues to deny allegations of pursuing nuclear weapons, insisting its programme remains for peaceful purposes.
The two leaders agreed to maintain close dialogue on regional security and emphasized the importance of bilateral and multilateral diplomacy in ensuring peace and stability in the region.
