Pakistan, June 22 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has strongly condemned the United States' airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling them a violation of international law and backing Iran's right to defend itself under the UN Charter.

In a statement on Sunday, the Foreign Office said, "Pakistan condemns US attacks on the nuclear facilities of Iran. These actions violate all norms of international law. Iran has the legitimate right to defend itself."

The condemnation follows President Donald Trump's announcement that US forces had destroyed Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. Trump warned of even harsher strikes if Iran refuses to "make peace," escalating already high tensions in the Middle East.

Iran's Foreign Minister Se...