Pakistani Defense Minister voices full support for Iran against Israeli attacks

ISALMABAD, June 14 (YPA) -Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday expressed his country’s support for Iran against Zionist attacks.

Speaking during a parliamentary session, Asif condemned the recent Israeli attack on Iran that targeted military facilities and resulted in the deaths of military commanders and civilians.

He said Iran is a neighboring country of Pakistan and “we have centuries-old relations”.

“In this time of trial, we stand by Iran in every way. We will protect Iranian interests. Iranians are our brothers, and their grief and pain are shared.”

“Israel” is targeting Yemen, Iran, and Palestine—therefore, unity in the Muslim world is essential, he emphasised.

He warned: “If we remain silent and disunited today, then everyone will be targeted eventually”.

He emphasized that a meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) should be called and that all Muslim nations must unite to confront Israel.

He highlighted that even non-Muslim populations in the West are protesting against Israel. “Their conscience has awakened—unlike the Muslim world,” he said.

Khawaja Asif also stated that Pakistan has stood firm on its position since day one. It has neither recognized Israel nor established relations.

He urged all Muslim countries should sever ties with Israel. Israel’s hands are stained with the blood of Muslims, and such hands should be rejected.

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