Speaking during a briefing on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, Pakistan s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, expressed concern over the latest escalation in the region, describing it as being "in no one s interest."
The statement came amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran following disputes over last month s ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump said the two sides had agreed to continue talks but declared that the ceasefire reached last month had ended.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue talks. We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the ceasefire is over," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Addressing the Security Council briefing, Ahmad urged all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that could further destabilise the region.
"The cycle of violence and instability must end for the good of regional and international peace, security and prosperity," he said, according to Pakistan s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
He stressed that all efforts should focus on restoring normalcy and bringing the parties back to the negotiating table, saying there was "no alternative" to dialogue, diplomacy and sustained engagement.
Pakistan reaffirmed its support for resolving all outstanding issues, including the Iranian nuclear programme, through peaceful means and diplomatic negotiations.
Ahmad described the Islamabad MoU, signed last month, as a viable roadmap for resolving disputes through negotiations and reaching a mutually acceptable settlement.
"Any interruption in this diplomatic process would complicate the issue further," he said.
He urged all parties to honour their commitments under the agreement, describing the MoU as an enduring foundation for mutual understanding, respect and shared regional prosperity.
Trump s remarks came after a week of renewed hostilities that included attacks on commercial tankers, US strikes on Iranian sites and Iranian attacks on US military facilities in Gulf states.
Regional mediators have continued efforts to revive diplomacy, with Qatari officials holding discussions with Iranian counterparts on de-escalation and the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters.
At the Security Council, Ahmad said Pakistan, together with its partners, had remained actively engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting de-escalation, supporting ceasefire initiatives and strengthening regional stability.
He welcomed the progress made during expert-level talks held under the Islamabad MoU.
"As these sensitive negotiations continue, we should avoid any actions or messaging that may contribute to misunderstandings," he said.
"All our efforts and energies should be devoted to advancing the implementation of the Islamabad MoU."
He added that Pakistan would continue working towards the successful implementation of the agreement, a comprehensive final settlement, and lasting peace and security in the region.
