Iran praises Pakistan’s UN vote in call between foreign ministers

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, during which the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and the latest regional developments.

During the conversation, Araghchi expressed Tehran’s appreciation for Pakistan’s “valuable and principled” position during the United Nations Human Rights Council session. He welcomed Pakistan’s role in thwarting efforts by some countries to form an international consensus against Iran.

The two ministers discussed ways to boost diplomatic cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad on various regional issues. Both sides stressed the importance of continued communication and coordination to serve their shared interests.

Pakistan votes against anti-Iran resolution
The conversation follows the 39th special session of the UN Human Rights Council, held on Friday in Geneva, which addressed the “human rights situation in Iran.”

During the vote, Pakistan rejected the anti-Iran resolution. Muneeb Ahmad, Adviser to Pakistan’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, affirmed Islamabad’s enduring support for Iran, stating that “Pakistan will remain a friend of Iran and the Iranian people at all times.” He also recalled that Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan’s independence.

Ahmad emphasized the strength of Iran-Pakistan ties, highlighting that they are “deeply rooted in shared culture, history, and religion,” and remain firm regardless of internal or regional developments. He welcomed the de-escalation of unrest in Iran and reaffirmed Pakistan’s belief in Iran’s adherence to legal procedures.

The UN session comes after the unrest in Iran in late December, when sporadic peaceful economic protests escalated into violence. Iranian officials have said the protests were hijacked by rioters encouraged by US and Israeli leaders and supported by foreign intelligence networks operating inside the country.

US President Donald Trump publicly called on armed groups to seize state institutions, Iranian officials said, while also threatening military action if security forces intervened.
Mass casualties in US-Israeli organized riots
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Thursday said 2,427 people, including civilians and security personnel, were killed in the “full-scale atrocity” orchestrated by the US and the Israeli regime.

The council added that a further 690 people were killed during the unrest, bringing the total reported death toll to 3,117.

To illustrate the scale, officials equated the violence to 600 US law enforcement officers being killed in three days. The Iranian government stated that all unarmed victims have been officially recognized as martyrs, entitling their families to full state support.

According to government accounts, masked assailants used firearms to attack both police and civilians. “Black-clad groups of masked terrorists used rifles and handguns to infiltrate protests and mow down innocent demonstrators,” one official said. Some foreign media falsely reported that major cities had “fallen,” contributing to misinformation that the government asserts aimed to incite further chaos.