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NDTV
2 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Amid Irans Threat To Israel, A Look At How Many Nuclear Warheads Pakistan Has
Iran's National Security Council member and IRGC General Mohsen Rezaei recently claimed that Pakistan had assured nuclear retaliation against Israel in the event of a nuclear attack on Iran. The statement was made during a televised interview amid ongoing missile exchanges between Iran and Israel. So far, around 248 deaths have been reported, 230 in Iran and 18 in Israel. "Pakistan has assured us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, they will retaliate with a nuclear bomb on Israel," Rezaei stated. Pakistan, however, has firmly denied this claim. This isn't the first time Pakistan's nuclear arsenal has been referenced during a conflict. Over the years, several Pakistani military officials and politicians have cited the country's nuclear capability amid heightened tensions. Earlier in April 2025, tensions escalated sharply when Pakistan's Minister Hanif Abbasi openly threatened India with nuclear retaliation. He stated that Pakistan's missile systems- Ghori, Shaheen, and Ghaznavi-along with 130 nuclear warheads, are "kept only for India." Given the frequent references to Pakistan's nuclear capability, here's a closer look at the country's nuclear strength, based on a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal: Estimated to possess 100-120 nuclear weapons. Delivery Methods: These warheads are designed for delivery via aircraft and land-based missiles. Storage Protocols: It's widely believed that in peacetime, Pakistan stores warheads separately from their delivery systems. Official Stance: The Strategic Plans Division (SPD), which controls the arsenal, has not confirmed these arrangements publicly. Warhead Material: Pakistan's nuclear weapons are believed to use highly enriched uranium (HEU). Production Facilities: HEU is produced at gas centrifuge facilities located in Kahuta and Gadwal, Punjab.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan to attack Israel with nuclear missile? Islamabad issues big statement
Pakistan has denied claims of a top Iranian general who said that Islamabad has assured Iran that if Israel uses nuclear weapons, Pakistan will retaliate with nuclear strikes as well. A Senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general and Iranian National Security Council member, Mohsen Rezaei had made the statement that stirred global alarm. "Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses nuclear missiles, we will also attack it with nuclear weapons," Rezaei had said during the interview on Iranian state television. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo ALSO READ: Radiological contamination possible inside Iran's main nuclear enrichment facility after Israeli strikes: UN top agency issues big warning Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in the country's parliament has rejected Iran's claims saying this is an 'irresponsible and false piece of news' that is circulating on social media. He said the statement is fabricated. Pakistan's nuclear weapons are for its own security and stability, he added. Live Events Pakistan's strong support for Iran Pakistan has expressed firm solidarity with Iran following Israeli attacks. Pakistan's defense minister Khawaja Asif, speaking in the National Assembly on June 14, called for Muslim nations to unite against Israel, warning that Israel's aggression targets not only Iran but also Yemen and Palestine, and that failure to unite would leave all Muslim countries vulnerable to similar attacks. ALSO READ: Iran-Israel conflict: How secret friends turned bitter enemies He urged Muslim countries maintaining diplomatic ties with Israel to sever them immediately and called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convene and devise a joint strategy. Asif emphasized Pakistan's deep ties with Iran and pledged support for Tehran at all international forums to protect its interests. ALSO READ: Iran-Israel war: Govt to meet stakeholders this week to assess impact on India's trade Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also reaffirmed Pakistan's solidarity with Iran in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, condemning Israel's attacks as violations of Iran's sovereignty and a threat to regional and global peace. He urged the international community and the United Nations to take urgent action to halt Israel's aggression and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to promoting peace in the region. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes have targeted Iranian nuclear and military facilities, prompting retaliatory missile strikes from Iran. Casualties have been reported on both sides amid ongoing hostilities
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
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. Live Events 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.
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First Post
9 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
Iran says Pak vowed nuke-for-nuke if Israel attacks with nuclear weapon, Islamabad refutes
A top Iranian official has claimed that Pakistan would launch a nuclear strike on Israel if it used nuclear weapons against Iran—a claim swiftly denied by Islamabad. The remarks come amid soaring tensions, marked by missile exchanges and escalating rhetoric. read more A senior Iranian official has alleged that Pakistan would retaliate with a nuclear strike against Israel if Tel Aviv were to use nuclear weapons on Iran. The claim was promptly rejected by Islamabad. 'Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, then Pakistan will also attack Israel with a nuclear bomb,' said General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior IRGC commander and member of Iran's National Security Council, on Iranian state television. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The remarks came amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, with both sides exchanging missile fire and issuing warnings of further escalation. Pakistan's Defence Minister, however, denied the statement, clarifying that no such assurance had been given. Although Islamabad has rejected any suggestion of nuclear retaliation, it has openly expressed support for Iran in its broader confrontation with Israel. Following the attack on Tehran, Pakistan pledged to 'stand behind Iran' and called on Muslim nations to unite against Israel. On 14 June, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told the National Assembly that the Muslim world must come together against Israel or risk suffering the same fate as Iran and Palestine. 'Israel has targeted Iran, Yemen, and Palestine. If Muslim nations don't unite now, each will face the same fate,' Asif said. He also urged Muslim countries with diplomatic ties to Israel to sever those relations and called on the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convene a meeting and formulate a joint strategy against Israel. Israel's policy of nuclear ambiguity Israel maintains a policy of nuclear ambiguity—neither confirming nor denying the possession of nuclear weapons. Nevertheless, it is widely believed to possess a nuclear arsenal, supported by a doctrine focused on deterrence and counter-proliferation to prevent adversaries from acquiring similar capabilities. Iran, by contrast, insists that its nuclear programme is intended solely for peaceful purposes, such as energy production and medical research. As a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Tehran has repeatedly claimed it does not seek nuclear weapons. However, Western countries and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have raised concerns over Iran's high-level uranium enrichment, its ballistic missile programme, and its lack of full transparency in nuclear activities—suggesting possible military dimensions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘No such commitment': Pakistan on Iran's ‘tit-for-tat' claim if Israel launches nuclear attack
Amid the growing conflict between Iran and Israel, Tehran has claimed that Pakistan will retaliate on its behalf in case of a nuclear attack. However, Pakistan has denied this claim. Speaking to state television, General Mohsen Rezaei, an IRGC commander and member of Iran's National Security Council, stated that Pakistan has agreed to support Iran and launch a nuclear attack on Israel if Tel Aviv escalates the conflict. Track LIVE updates on Iran-Israel conflict "Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, then Pakistan will also attack Israel with a nuclear bomb," the general told Iranian state television. However, Pakistan has denied this claim. Taking to X, Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has dismissed the claim and stated that Pakistan has made no such commitment. In an X statement, Asif added that Pakistan is a signatory to all international nuclear disciplines. "Our nuclear capability is for the benefit of our people and defence of our country against the hostile designs of our enemies. We do not pursue hegemonic policies against our neighbours which are being amply demonstrated by Israel these days," said Asif. The Pakistani leader further issued a warning for the West and stated that the world should be "wary and apprehensive of Israel's nuclear powers," as it is not bound by any international nuclear discipline, NPT or any other binding arrangement. Iran and Israel continue to be locked in a conflict for the fourth consecutive day. Iran launched a series of missile attacks and strikes towards Israel, which have killed at least 24 people. Meanwhile, in Iran, around 224 people have been killed since Israel's surprise attack on June 13. As per the Iranian health ministry, majority of the death toll has been attributed to civilians, mainly women and children.
