In a post on X, the prime minister described the recent escalation as a reminder of the risks posed by a fragile ceasefire and warned of “unbearable consequences” if violence continued.
He said Pakistan, along with its partners, was working “earnestly and painstakingly” to support a diplomatic settlement and stressed that, at a crucial stage in talks, all sides should give peace another chance.
“As we work earnestly and painstakingly, together with our brothers and partners, to find a peaceful diplomatic solution to the conflict, and especially when the final objective is just about to be achieved, we sincerely urge all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a little more chance,” he said.
The statement came after renewed exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran, marking the first major escalation since a ceasefire in the wider regional conflict was declared two months ago.
Israeli forces struck Iranian targets following missile launches from Tehran, while Iran said its attacks were in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah positions near Beirut.
Israel later said it targeted a petrochemical facility in southwestern Iran, claiming it was linked to ballistic missile production. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it retaliated by striking a facility in the Israeli city of Haifa.
Both sides later indicated a pause in attacks after appeals for restraint from US President Donald Trump, although Iranian officials warned strikes could resume if Israeli operations in Lebanon continued.
The renewed hostilities briefly pushed oil prices higher before markets stabilized after reports of de-escalation.
