Islamabad, March 2 (.) Pakistan and Oman consider it necessary to prevent a further escalation in the Middle East and restore the diplomatic path, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday.
On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched strikes on targets in Iran, including in Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Iran retaliated with strikes against Israeli territory, as well as against US military bases across the Middle East.
“Spoke with … His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman today on the evolving regional situation that had been aggravated following Israel’s attack on Iran as well as subsequent hostilities that had endangered the peace and security of the entire region. Appreciated Oman’s sincere efforts, over the past years, to promote dialogue and reduce tensions, especially at this critical time. We agreed on the urgent need to prevent further escalation and restore the path of diplomacy for lasting peace and stability in our region,” Shehbaz Sharif said on X.
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