Amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, Pakistan, which faced defeat by India during Operation Sindoor, has made its entry and again reiterated its old threat of nuclear weapons. Iran's National Security Council member and IRGC General Mohsen Rezaei recently stated that Islamabad had assured Iran that it would launch nuclear retaliation against Israel if the Middle Eastern country were attacked by a nuclear weapon.

Iran missile exchange, a startling claim by a senior Iranian general has put Pakistan in an uncomfortable spotlight. While Tehran insists that Islamabad has pledged nuclear retaliation against Israel,

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As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to simmer, Pakistan has denied Iran’s bold claim that it had 'assured' a nuclear strike on Israel in the event of an Israeli nuclear attack on Iran

Pakistan will launch a nuclear attack on Israel if it drops a nuclear bomb on Iran, a top officer of Iran's elite forces has claimed amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Since shortly after it was founded in 1948, Israel has been intent on building a nuclear program to ensure its survival.

Pakistan officials said the decision to close the border with Iran was taken due to ‘the volatile situation created due to the strikes by Israel’. The closure impacts key points vital for cross-border

Ishaq Dar said in Parliament that a video is becoming increasingly viral on social media, in which an Iranian general is seen making such a claim.

"Our message is very clear for Israel: Dare not look at Pakistan," Dar said, adding Pakistan had the strength and resolve to give a befitting response to any malafide action. He recalled that the entire world saw the unity shown by the people of Pakistan in the wake of Indian aggression.

Pakistan has withdrawn families of its diplomats and some non-essential staff from Iran due to regional tensions following Israeli attacks. Despite the withdrawal, the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran and its Consulates remain operational.

Should the tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, Pakistan – and its lengthy border with Iran – will become a valuable geopolitical asset for the United States. This might enhance U.S. military and financial assistance to Pakistan, which India would undoubtedly oppose.

Israel has escalated its offensive against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran as Israel targets Iranian missile launchers. Israel has warned Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei of a 'Saddam-like fate'.