KARACHI: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki on Thursday lauded Islamabad’s efforts to ensure peace in the region, as Iran continues its relentless attacks against Gulf states amid the Middle East war.
Iran has targeted Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with a barrage of missiles and carried out drone attacks against them since Israel and the US bombed Iran on Feb. 28.
Iran has said it is targeting only military sites linked to the US in Gulf states. However, an undeniable pattern of attacks on civilian infrastructure in these countries has been witnessed. Iran has targeted Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery, Aramco facilities and the Shaybah oil field, drawing sharp criticism from the Kingdom.
In a video message on Thursday, Malki said Iran’s actions constitute “unjustified aggression” against sovereign states that are not party to any conflict and represent a clear violation of international law and the principles of the UN Charter.
“In this context, we appreciate the responsible stance of the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and we value its continued efforts and wisdom in containing the crisis and advancing toward a peaceful resolution,” Malki said.
