Did Pakistan Promise a Nuclear Strike on Israel?
In one of the most bizarre turns in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, senior Iranian IRGC commander and National Security Council member Mohsen Rezaei made a claim so outlandish, it could rival a Bollywood spy thriller. Speaking on Iranian state television, Rezaei said that Pakistan has assured Iran that it will launch a nuclear missile at Israel if Israel uses a nuclear weapon against Iran.
#BREAKING: Pakistan gives Nuclear bomb Threat to Israel via Iran. “Pakistan told Iran that “if Israel drops a nuclear bomb in Tehran, we will drop a nuclear bomb on them”, Iranian National Security Council member Mohsen Rezaei during a TV Interview earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Ew95xs9fVM
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) June 15, 2025
Yes, you read that right. According to Tehran, Pakistan is now a freelance nuclear enforcer, waiting on standby to avenge Iran with atomic fire. This, from a country currently juggling political chaos, economic collapse, and military image management. Meanwhile, Pakistan has not issued any official confirmation or denial of this “nuclear promise.” No press release. No foreign ministry rebuttal. Not even a tweet. Most likely, they’re still trying to figure out what Iran is talking about.
Can Pakistan Hit Israel with Shaheen-III? Range, Capability, and Reality Check
This latest drama unfolded when Mohsen Rezaei, who holds significant sway in Iran’s power corridors, declared on national TV that “If Israel uses a nuclear weapon, Pakistan will strike Israel with a nuclear missile.” An extraordinary claim, made even more extraordinary by the complete silence from Islamabad. No formal acknowledgement. No strategic briefing. Just stunned silence — the diplomatic version of “who, me?”
Now let’s talk capability. Pakistan does have a missile called Shaheen-III, with a maximum range of roughly 2,750 kilometers. That’s just about enough to technically reach Tel Aviv, assuming perfect launch conditions, ideal weather, and no system malfunction. But let’s be honest — this is the same Pakistani military that routinely fumbles drone operations, and has to keep checking its own internal security before pointing missiles at anyone else.
Even Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who recently expressed solidarity with Iran, made no mention of a nuclear alliance. In fact, his statement sounded like the usual diplomatic platitude: “We stand with the people of Iran.” That’s not a red button commitment. That’s barely a press conference closer.
As expected, the global community gave this claim the attention it deserved — none. No major nation responded. Not the United States, not Russia, not even China. Because everyone knows how this works: Iran likes making bold threats, and Pakistan loves big talk with no follow-through. This was the nuclear version of a WhatsApp forward, designed more for internal morale than for actual strategy.
No Treaty, No Statement—Is Pakistan Secretly in Iran’s Nuclear Plan?
Iran’s grandstanding about a Pakistani nuclear strike on Israel exposes the desperation in its messaging. With increasing military pressure from Israel and growing isolation, Tehran is looking to signal strength — even if it means dragging an unprepared and unwilling Pakistan into its rhetoric.
The truth is simple: there is no public or formal military pact between Pakistan and Iran when it comes to nuclear retaliation. What we’re seeing is a combination of posturing, bluff, and classic Middle Eastern propaganda theatre. And Pakistan, ever the diplomatic deer in headlights, finds itself accidentally drafted into a war scenario it clearly didn’t sign up for.
If this episode proves anything, it’s that nuclear threats are no longer just a matter of strategy — they’ve become talking points for primetime television. Dangerous, yes. But also absurd enough to be laughed off by anyone with a basic understanding of geopolitics.
Next time Iran wants to invoke a nuclear ally, it might want to check if that ally even picked up the phone.
