ISLAMABAD

Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned Israel’s overnight airstrikes on Iran, calling them a grave violation of the UN Charter and international law.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said Israeli military strikes breach the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran, undermine efforts for regional peace and stability, and also constitute a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region.

"Israel bears full responsibility for the current cycle of escalation and expansion of the conflict," it said.

Islamabad called on the UN Security council to play its role for international peace and security and to take immediate steps to bring an end to Israeli "recklessness" in the region and its criminal behavior.

"The international community must also play its role for restoring regional peace and security," Islamabad urged.

Israel announced early Saturday that its military had carried out "precise strikes" on “military targets” in Iran, as explosions were heard in the capital Tehran.

Israeli army radio said dozens of Israeli aircraft had launched attacks on the capital Tehran, Meshed, and a power station in Karaj.

Later, the military announced that it had completed targeted airstrikes on Iranian military facilities.

The strikes were in response to Oct. 1 missile attacks by Tehran on Israel.