Pakistan, June 20 -- Strongly condemning the unjustified and illegitimate aggression by Israel against Iran, Pakistan on Thursday urged the international community and the United Nations to bear the responsibility to uphold international law, stop this aggression immediately, and hold the aggressor accountable for its actions.

"The Israeli military strikes violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran and clearly contravene the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law. Iran has a right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said in his weekly press briefing.

He said Pakistan stood in resolute solidarity with the people of Iran and unequivocally denou...