Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran, suspends diplomatic ties for breaching sovereignty

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Pakistan on Wednesday announced to recall its ambassador from Iran and directed the Iranian ambassador who is currently visiting Iran not to return Pakistan.

In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that last night’s unprovoked and blatant breach of Pakistan’s sovereignty by Iran is a violation of international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.

"This illegal act is completely unacceptable and has no justification whatsoever. Pakistan reserves the right to respond to this illegal act. The responsibility for the consequences will lie squarely with Iran.

"We have conveyed this message to the Iranian government. We have also informed them that Pakistan has decided to recall its ambassador from Iran and that the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan who is currently visiting Iran may not return for the time being. We have also decided to suspend all high-level visits which were ongoing or were planned between Pakistan and Iran in coming days."