A senior Iranian military commander has issued a stark warning, claiming that Pakistan will launch a nuclear attack on Israel if Israel uses nuclear weapons against Iran. The statement comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East following intensified conflict between Iran and Israel.
According to Iranian media, the unnamed commander made the assertion during a televised address, stating: “If Israel dares to use a nuclear weapon against us, Pakistan will respond with a nuclear strike on Israel.” The comment has sparked significant international concern, given the grave implications of involving nuclear-armed states in an already volatile conflict.
While Iran and Pakistan do not have a formal defense alliance, both share strong diplomatic and religious ties. However, there has been no official confirmation or response from the Pakistani government regarding the Iranian commander’s claim.
Experts believe the statement may be part of Iran’s psychological warfare strategy aimed at deterring Israel from escalating the conflict into nuclear dimensions. Israel, widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, has neither confirmed nor denied its nuclear arsenal under its policy of ambiguity.
The international community has reacted with alarm. Analysts warn that such rhetoric risks pushing the region toward a catastrophic confrontation. The United Nations and other global powers continue to urge restraint and dialogue to avoid a broader regional war.
