ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the situation in the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

The call followed Israeli and United States strikes on Iran and Tehran鈥檚 retaliatory missile attack on a US base in Qatar on Tuesday. Qatar condemned the Iranian strikes as a 鈥渇lagrant violation鈥� of its sovereignty, raising fears the crisis could draw in other regional powers if not defused.

During the call, Sharif said Pakistan supported immediate de-escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict and its peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.

鈥淲hile referring to last night鈥檚 attacks, he called for adherence to international law and the UN Charter principles by all sides,鈥� Sharif鈥檚 office said after the telephone discussion with the Saudi Crown Prince. 鈥淚n this context, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan鈥檚 unwavering support for the Kingdom鈥檚 sovereignty and territorial integrity.鈥�

Sharif also praised the Saudi crown prince鈥檚 efforts to restore calm, describing them as reflective of the kingdom鈥檚 leadership role in the Muslim world and its position as a peacemaker, according to his office.

The crown prince, for his part, appreciated Pakistan鈥檚 show of solidarity and acknowledged Islamabad鈥檚 constructive role in supporting a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

鈥淗is Royal Highness said that the Kingdom of 萝莉视频 was fully committed to efforts aimed at fostering lasting peace and stability in the Middle East,鈥� Sharif鈥檚 office said.

On Monday, US President Donald Trump said Israel and Iran had agreed to a 鈥渃omplete and total ceasefire鈥� to be phased in over 24 hours. However, Israel warned of possible missile launches from Iran early Tuesday, and the launches began after 4am local time in Tehran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would halt its attacks if Israel ended its airstrikes.

It was unclear how the latest developments would affect the planned ceasefire.

Separately on Tuesday, Sharif held a third phone call in as many days with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and again urged dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace in the region.

The crisis has left Islamabad navigating a delicate balance between ties with Iran, other Gulf partners and the United States, which remains one of Pakistan鈥檚 largest trading partners and a major source of military and economic assistance.

鈥淭he prime minister said that Pakistan was closely following the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East,鈥� Sharif鈥檚 office said after the call with Pezeshkian. 鈥淗e reiterated Pakistan鈥檚 support for Iran at all diplomatic forums, including at the UN Security Council and the OIC [Organization of Islamic Cooperation], while calling for adherence to international law and the UN Charter principles.鈥�