Pakistan PM Sharif Urges Restraint in Middle East

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged all sides in the Middle East to exercise restraint and "give peace more chance, especially when" a final objective is close to being achieved. Sharif stated, "Let us continue on the path of diplomacy rather than escalation."

The statement was issued amid high regional tensions. No specific countries, incidents, timeline or next steps were detailed in Sharif's remarks. The vessels' operators have not been publicly identified by the U.S. government in available reporting, and no publicly released evidence has documented contested claims referenced in related regional coverage.

Pakistan's foreign ministry has not issued further clarification as of the date of the statements.

The appeal aligns with prior calls from multiple governments for de-escalation. Anonymous observers cited by outlets noted the timing coincides with reported progress in ongoing talks. Further statements from other capitals have not yet been released.