Concerned about escalating tensions in region...urge restraint: US on Iran-Pakistan row
Iran and Pakistan, the US is concerned about the escalating tensions in the region and has urged restraint on all sides, US State Department of State Matthew Miller said on Thursday (local time).
While addressing a press briefing, Miller said there is no need for escalation in the matter. He said that the US has noted the Pakistgovernment's comments about the importance of «cooperative relations between Pakistan and its neighbours.
In response to question on how the US administration reads the situation between Iran and Pakistan, Miller said, „We are concerned about escalating tensions in the region. It's been something we have spoken number of times, we've focused on. We've been incredibly concerned about the potential for escalation since October 7.“
»That's why we have engaged in intense diplomatic efforts to try to prevent escalation.
We noted the comments from the government of Pakistan, about the importance of cooperative relations between Pakistan and its neighbours. We thought those were productive useful statements, and certainly, there's no need for escalation and we would urge restraint on all sides in this case," he added.
Asked about media reports claiming that Pakistan consulted the US before conducting strikes in Iran, Miller said, «I do not have anything private conversations to read out.»
«We don't believe this should escalate in any way, shape or form.
