The UN Security Council criticized Pakistan for its missile tests and nuclear rhetoric, viewing them as provocative actions.

The United Nations Security Council recently expressed strong disapproval of Pakistan during a closed-door meeting focused on escalating tensions with India and the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, as reported by the news agency ANI. Sources indicate that council members scrutinized Pakistan’s role, particularly regarding the involvement of the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba in the attack that claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local pony ride operator. Despite Pakistan’s efforts to internationalize the issue, the council members highlighted the country’s nuclear rhetoric as a contributing factor to the rising tensions and voiced concerns over its recent missile tests. Pakistan, which holds one of the ten non-permanent seats on the council, had sought these closed consultations in light of its strained relations with India. The council comprises both permanent members with veto power—namely China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—as well as non-permanent members including Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and Somalia. During the discussions, which lasted over an hour, the members condemned the Pahalgam attack and emphasized the necessity for accountability, noting that the tourists were targeted based on their religious identity. They dismissed Pakistan’s claims of a “false flag” operation and urged the nation to resolve its disputes with India through bilateral dialogue. Following the meeting, Pakistani envoy Asim Iftikhar rejected all allegations of Pakistan’s involvement in the attack and criticized India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty as a breach of international law. No official statements have been released by either the Security Council or India regarding the outcomes of the discussions. Tunisian diplomat Khaled Mohamed Khiari characterized the situation as “volatile,” calling for dialogue and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict, while Greek envoy Evangelos Sekeris, the Security Council’s President for May, reiterated the importance of addressing these issues constructively.