Israel-Iran war update: Pakistan to nuke Israel? Top Iranian commander unveils shocking plan

A senior Iranian military official has revealed that Pakistan might launch a nuclear attack on Israel if Israel uses nuclear weapons first amid the ongoing attacks between Israel and Iran, as per a report.

Iranian Commander’s Shocking Nuclear Warning

During an interview on Iranian state television, Mohsen Rezaei, a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general and Iranian National Security Council member revealed that, "Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses nuclear missiles, we will also attack it with nuclear weapons," quoted Turkiye Today report. Rezaei also highlighted that Iran has secret tactics and capabilities, as per the report.

Pakistan Urges Unity, But Denies Nuclear Threats

While, Pakistan has taken a position to "stand behind Iran" and also urged for Muslim unity against Israel after attacks on Iran, no official statement has been issued by any Pakistani official about the possibility of using nuclear weapons against Israel, reported Turkiye Today.


However, Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif has issued a statement on his social media platform X (previously Twitter) on Sunday, saying, "Pakistan is signatory to all international nuclear disciplines; our nuclear capability is for the benefit of our people and the defense of our country against the hostile designs of our enemies. We do not pursue hegemonic policies against our neighbors, which are being amply demonstrated by Israel these days," as quoted in the report.

He pointed out that, "Western world must worry about conflicts being generated by Israel; it will engulf the whole region and beyond. Their patronage of Israel, a rogue state, can have catastrophic consequences," quoted Turkiye Today.

While, during a speech at the National Assembly on Saturday, Asif emphasized that Muslim nations should show unity against Israel as he said, "Israel has targeted Iran, Yemen, and Palestine. If Muslim nations don’t unite now, each will face the same fate," as quoted in the report.

The Pakistani Defense Minister called on the Muslim countries, which have diplomatic ties with Israel, to cut ties immediately and asserted that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) should convene to formulate a joint strategy, reported Turkiye Today.

Asif also reassured that Pakistan has deep ties with Iran and Islamabad stands by Tehran amid the conflict, saying, "We stand behind Iran and will support them at every international forum to protect their interest," as quoted in the report.

War Between Israel and Iran Intensifies

Pakistan's support to Iran comes as Israel conducted airstrikes on multiple sites across Iran on Friday, including military and nuclear facilities, which also led Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes, according to the report.

FAQs

Did Pakistan really threaten to nuke Israel?
Not officially. A senior Iranian official claimed so, but Pakistan hasn’t confirmed any such threat.

Why would Pakistan get involved in this conflict?
Pakistan has strong ties with Iran and is voicing support, but mainly through diplomatic and moral support so far.