Pakistan Slams US Over Iran Strikes a Day After Backing Trump for Peace Nobel

After Nobel Praise for Trump, Pakistan Rebukes US Military Action in Iran

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: June 23, 2025

Summary: Pakistan condemned US attacks on Iran just one day after nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, sparking fury and claims of hypocrisy.

Pakistan found itself in a diplomatic dilemma after it criticized the United States for striking Iranian nuclear facilities, just 24 hours after announcing plans to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

The surprise flip in tone came when Pakistan's foreign ministry condemned the US attacks as a violation of international law, calling for diplomatic discussion rather than military action. The Trump administration, which had been praised for securing the India-Pakistan ceasefire, was now being blamed for escalating Middle East hostilities.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also contacted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to express Pakistan's support for Iran and urge caution in the escalating situation.

This odd attitude did not go unnoticed. Protests took place in major cities such as Karachi, with people condemning both the United States and their governments. Images of Trump's face being trampled on at rallies exemplified the public's indignation and perplexity.

Critics online called the decision a "diplomatic embarrassment," accusing the government of hypocrisy and responding rashly in response to world events. Some politicians have even called for Trump's nomination to be reconsidered, claiming that his actions of late disqualify him from receiving any peace prize honor.

In a matter of hours, Pakistan’s narrative shifted from praising a peacemaker to condemning a war trigger, raising questions about the consistency of its foreign policy approach.