Daily brief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire following Pakistan's declaration of 'open war' on Afghanistan. The Russian Foreign Ministry urged both nations to stop their confrontation and return to negotiations, while China also called for a ceasefire. Multiple regional powers, including Iran, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, have offered mediation or expressed grave concern over the escalating border clashes.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefed the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt on what he described as a 'befitting' response to Taliban aggression.
The Russian Security Council accused London of being responsible for the escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan's Senate passed a resolution condemning what it called unprovoked Afghan Taliban aggression and called on Kabul to cease hostile acts.
President Donald Trump praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir, hinting he might intervene to help end the clashes.