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Pakistan Denies Iran's Nuclear Retaliation Claims Against Israel

Published JUN 16 2025

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Above: Activists wave Iranian flags during a protest in Karachi on June 15, 2025, Image credit: Asif Hassan/AFP/Getty Images

The Facts

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Mohsen Rezaei claimed during a state television interview that Pakistan assured Iran it would launch nuclear weapons against Israel if Israel used nuclear weapons against Iran.
Daily Mail
NDTV
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar both denied the Iranian general's claims, with Dar calling the statements "fabricated" and "irresponsible and false news" during a parliamentary address.
The New Indian Express
Hindustantimes
Pakistan's officials emphasized the country is a signatory to international nuclear disciplines and maintains its nuclear capability solely for self-defense and deterrence.
India Today
Turkiye Today
The Iran-Israel conflict has entered its fourth day with missile exchanges and regional tensions continuing to simmer.
Swarajyamag
NDTV
Pakistani Defense Minister Asif warned that Israel's undeclared nuclear arsenal poses regional risks and called for Muslim nations to unite against Israel, urging diplomatic ties to be severed and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to strategize joint responses.
Turkiye Today
India Today
Meanwhile, Pakistan closed its land borders to Iran amid escalating tensions with Pakistani airlines canceling most flights to the nation after Iran closed its airspace. The two nations share a 909-kilometer (565-mile) long border.
AA
Al Jazeera

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The Spin

Narrative A

Iran's claims about Pakistan's nuclear commitment represent dangerous misinformation that could escalate regional tensions. Pakistan has consistently maintained responsible nuclear policies focused on self-defense, not aggressive posturing against other nations. There are longstanding tensions between Iran and Pakistan that also undermine any such talk of a nuclear alliance.

The New Indian Express

The Hill

Narrative B

Pakistan's strong support for Iran demonstrates legitimate solidarity among Muslim nations facing Israeli aggression. The country's warnings about Israel's undeclared nuclear capabilities highlight real concerns about regional stability. Pakistan has shown unwavering loyalty to Iran in its defense against Israel and desires a peaceful solution to these hostilities.

NDTV