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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
Mint
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Pakistan has ‘assured' it will drop nuclear bomb on Israel: Iran's BIG claim as conflict with Tel Aviv rages on
Iran-Israel conflict: Mohsen Rezaei, a senior Iranian military commander and member of Iran's National Security Council, has claimed that 'Pakistan has assured' that it will attack Israel with a nuclear bomb if the nation launches a nuclear strike against Iran. 'Pakistan has assured us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, they will attack Israel with a nuclear bomb,' said Rezaei. The senior military commander made the claims during a recent interview on Iranian state television. There, however, has been no statement from any Pakistani official confirming or commenting on the same. (This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)
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Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Will Pakistan nuke Israel? Islamabad denies Iranian commander's claim
A senior Iranian official has stirred global alarm over the weekend by claiming that Pakistan would retaliate with a nuclear strike on Israel if Iran is targeted with atomic weapons. The statement, which appeared to draw Pakistan into a hypothetical nuclear escalation, was quickly rejected by Islamabad. Pakistan emphasised that no such assurance had been given and reaffirmed the country's longstanding policy of strategic restraint. General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a member of Iran's National Security Council, made the claim during a broadcast on Iranian state television. 'Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, then Pakistan will also attack Israel with a nuclear bomb,' said Rezaei. On June 14, addressing Pakistan's National Assembly, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said, 'Israel has targeted Iran, Yemen, and Palestine. If Muslim nations don't unite now, each will face the same fate,' he said, as quoted by Turkiye Today. He further urged Muslim-majority countries with diplomatic relations with Israel to reconsider their ties and pushed for an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to develop a unified strategy. Nuclear policies under scrutiny The latest tensions have brought renewed focus to the nuclear stances of Israel and Iran. Israel follows a policy of nuclear ambiguity — neither confirming nor denying it has nuclear weapons. Still, it is widely believed to have a strong arsenal aimed at deterring regional threats. Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes like energy and medicine. As a Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) signatory, it denies pursuing nuclear weapons.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Pakistan will attack Israel with nuclear missile': Top Iranian official; can Shaheen-3 reach Tel Aviv?
Senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general and Iranian National Security Council member Mohsen Rezaei stated in an interview on Iranian state television that Pakistan has assured Iran that if Israel uses nuclear weapons, Pakistan will retaliate with nuclear strikes as well. "Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses nuclear missiles, we will also attack it with nuclear weapons," Rezaei said during an interview on Iranian state television. Pakistan's Shaheen-3 missile can strike targets as far as 2,700 kilometers, giving Pakistan the capability to target any region in Israel. Its deployment has not been commented by the Pakistani military but Shaheen-III is currently deemed as operational in the strategic command of Pakistan army. However, despite Pakistan's strong verbal support for Iran amid Israeli attacks, no official Pakistani statement has confirmed any intent to use nuclear weapons against Israel. Rezaei also mentioned that Iran possesses undisclosed tactics and capabilities yet to be revealed. Pakistan's firm 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вы забудете о боли в суставах благодаря этим простым способам! Здоровые Суставы Undo 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. 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
