PNN – The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected unilateral US sanctions against Iran and emphasized the continuation of trade with Tehran.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network citing Bloomberg, Tahir Andrabi, the spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, stated during a weekly press briefing on Thursday—addressing the US economic war against Iran—that Pakistan has consistently rejected unilateral measures and does not accept unilateral sanctions.
He added that such sanctions have negative consequences and that Pakistan does not recognize them under international law.
The spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry described the economic war against Iran as part of the broader conflict between Tehran and Washington, emphasizing the importance of resolving issues through diplomacy and dialogue.
Andrabi reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve and commitment to continue trade with Iran, in accordance with the agreements between the two countries.
These remarks by the Pakistani diplomat came after the United States announced a new wave of illegal sanctions against Iran on Monday, threatening secondary penalties against countries or entities that maintain trade relations with Tehran—a move representing a failed attempt to achieve what the U.S. could not attain through military aggression.
Responding to a question about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and regional efforts to help resolve issues concerning this strategic waterway, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Islamabad is confident ongoing efforts will soon yield constructive results.
However, he noted that the final resolution of this issue depends on Iran and the United States, as the two parties involved in the negotiations.
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson also dismissed media speculation regarding the nature of the visit to Tehran on Monday by Field Marshal Asim Munir—Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and head of its defense forces—stating that the trip was undertaken within the framework of bilateral relations and regional diplomacy for peace.
Andrabi rejected claims that the Pakistani army chief had traveled to Iran as an envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, dismissing such speculation as incorrect.
He noted that Munir had held highly constructive talks with senior Iranian officials in Tehran and emphasized that the visit demonstrated Islamabad’s strong commitment to helping find a way out of the regional crisis.
He added that Pakistan remains in contact with its brotherly nations and partners, stressing that all of the country’s efforts are focused on resolving the standoff between Iran and the United States and advancing diplomacy to establish peace.