Pakistan, June 15 -- ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan's strong support for Iran following recent Israeli strikes, calling the aggression a clear violation of Iran's sovereignty and international law.

During a phone call with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz strongly condemned the Israeli attacks and offered condolences for the innocent lives lost. He emphasized that such actions threaten both regional and global peace.

The prime minister stated that under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Iran has the full right to self-defense. He reiterated Pakistan's solidarity with the Iranian government and its people, stressing that Pakistan stands firmly with Iran in these dif...