ISLAMABAD, April 24 (Reuters) - Iran and Pakistan called

on the United Nations Security Council in a joint statement

issued on Wednesday to take action against Israel, saying it had

"illegally" targeted neighbouring countries and foreign

diplomatic facilities.

The joint statement, released by Pakistan's foreign

ministry, followed a three-day visit to the country by Iranian

President Ebrahim Raisi at a time of heightened tensions in the

Middle East.

Explosions were heard last Friday over the Iranian city

of Isfahan in what sources said was an Israeli attack. However,

Tehran played down the incident and said it had no plans for

retaliation.

"Recognizing that the irresponsible act of the Israeli

regime forces was a major escalation in an already volatile

region, both sides called on the UN Security Council to prevent

the Israeli regime from its adventurism in the region and its

illegal acts attacking its neighbours...," Iran and Pakistan

said in their joint statement.

Muslim neighbours Iran and Pakistan are seeking to mend

ties after unprecedented tit-for-tat military strikes this year.

Raisi, who wrapped up his visit and flew on to Sri Lanka on

Wednesday, vowed to boost trade between Iran and Pakistan to $10

billion a year.

During his visit to Pakistan, Raisi was quoted by Iran's

official IRNA news agency as saying any further Israeli attack

on Iranian territory

could radically change the dynamics

and result in there being nothing left of the "Zionist

regime".

On April 13, Tehran launched a barrage of missiles and

drones at Israel in what it said was retaliation for Israel's

suspected deadly strike on the Iranian embassy compound in

Damascus on April 1, but almost all were shot down.

Pakistan has previously called for de-escalation by "all

parties".

Iran and Pakistan vowed during Raisi's visit to boost

trade and energy cooperation, including on a major gas pipeline

deal that has faced delays due to geopolitical issues and

international sanctions.