The FO spokesperson said Islamabad is watching the situation in Iran closely and regularly reviewing developments. Pakistan, he added, wants all Iran-related issues to be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means.

“As a neighboring, friendly, and brotherly country, Pakistan wants a peaceful solution to the situation in Iran,” he said. He added that Pakistan believes the Iranian people will overcome current challenges with wisdom and resilience.

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The spokesperson recalled that Pakistan had earlier helped facilitate dialogue on Iran’s nuclear negotiations, showing its preference for diplomacy over confrontation.

He also said a travel advisory has been issued due to the situation in Iran. According to him, conditions have worsened mainly because of Iran’s ongoing economic crisis.

Andrabi said Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a phone call from the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The two leaders discussed recent developments in the Middle East.

The prime minister appreciated Qatar’s active role in promoting peace, dialogue, and mediation. Both leaders agreed to stay in close contact in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Iran has warned neighboring countries hosting U.S. forces that it would respond if American bases are used against it, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. Diplomats said some personnel were advised to leave a major U.S. air base in the region. However, there were no signs of a large-scale troop evacuation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in support of protesters in Iran. A rights group said about 2,600 people have been killed in recent days during a crackdown on protests.

An Israeli official said President Trump has decided to intervene, though the timing and scale of any action remain unclear.