faztimes Media: Tehran/Islamabad. When the deadly conflict between Iran and Israel is intensified, a cool new warning has trapped global attention: Pakistan will beat Israel with nuclear weapons if Iran is nuked. This statement, made by General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior Iranian military figure and member of Iran's national security council, has dramatically escalated the crisis and raised fears of a regional and possibly global core confrontation. When he spoke in Tehran in the middle of ongoing rocket exchanges between Iran and Israel, Rezae argued that Pakistan had assured Iran of its support in case of an atomic attack by Israel. "If Israel uses an atomic bomb on Iran," he said, "Pakistan will answer by attacking Israel with an atomic bomb." Although Pakistan has not yet officially confirmed or denied the statement, the implications of such a commitment are massive. It would draw a third nuclear weapons state to an already unstable conflict and risk a broader war in the Middle East and beyond.

Mounting of damage, rising alarm

The conflict between Iran and Israel is now on its fifth day, with missile attacks knocking out larger cities in both countries. So far, 248 people have been reported dead—230 in Iran and 18 in Israel—as cities from Tehran to Tel Aviv, the wave of waves, can withstand strikes.

On Tuesday, several Iranian cities, including Shiraz, Qom, and Isfahan, were hit by Israeli drones and cruise missiles. In response, Iran launched over 100 missiles against Israel, hitting infrastructure in Haifa and residential areas in Ashkelon and Petah Tikva. Both nations have accused each other of escalating the situation.

The death and destruction increase by the hour, and now, with atomic rhetoric coming into the picture, the world is stiffening for the unthinkable.

Pakistan's position: Ally or Catalyst?

General Rezaei's statement on Pakistan's alleged promise has aroused global debate. While Pakistan and Iran have traditionally shared religious, cultural, and economic ties, the idea of a formal atomic guarantee is both unique and dangerous. According to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), nine countries currently have nuclear weapons: the United States, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea. Of these, Israel and Pakistan are non-declared but widely accepted nuclear powers, with sophisticated and long-term delivery systems.

If Rezae's claim is true, Pakistan would be the first nuclear weapons state to publish a conditional nuclear threat in the current crisis and dramatically change regional dynamics. In a speech with Fazetimes, South Asia Defense Analyst Dr. Rauf Haider said, "This may be bluster, or there may be a real adjustment behind the scenes." In any case, the threat has already aroused tensions between India, Israel's allies, and Pakistan."

Strategic calculations and hidden abilities

In addition to the concern, Rezae also suggested that Iran has not revealed military abilities it has not yet distributed. "We have surprises that will only be revealed if Israel crosses the red line," he said. Although no details were given, the vague wording gave an air of unpredictability to an already unstable situation.

In the meantime, Israel has remained tight over the nuclear threat. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not responded publicly to Rezae's claims but repeated earlier that "all necessary measures will be taken to protect the Israeli people."

Israel has a long-term nuclear competition policy: it does not confirm or deny its possession of nuclear weapons, but global experts believe the country maintains an arsenal of around 80 to 90 nuclear warheads.

Global response: the United States, Trump, and diplomatic warnings

The United States, which maintains close ties with both Israel and Pakistan, is now running to contain the fallout. President Donald Trump acknowledged the growing tensions during a press release, revealing that the United States is actively working to mediate a peace agreement between Iran and Israel. "We try to prepare an agreement," Trump said. "We have talked to leaders in the region, including Pakistan, and we do everything we can to avoid nuclear escalation."

However, the president also gave a strict warning to Iran: "If Iran attacks the United States or our allies, the full strength of the US armed forces will come down on you on levels that have never been seen before." This balancing act called peace while issuing threats highlights the delicate position the United States is in, especially with the potential for more nuclear forces to be drawn into a broader conflict.

What the Muslim world says

General Rezaei also encouraged the Muslim world to unite and frame the conflict as more than just a national struggle. "This is not just Iran's struggle. It's the struggle for every Muslim nation," he said, appealing to diplomatic and military support from countries such as Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia.

While most Muslim-majority nations have condemned the loss of civilian life, few have expressed a willingness to take sides militarily. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has planned an emergency session, but the unity among member states is still uncertain.

The risk of a larger war

The father now is not just a war between Iran and Israel, but a multilateral nuclear crisis. Experts fear that if Pakistan enters the war, countries such as India, Saudi Arabia, and possibly even Russia or China may withdraw.

"We are on the edge of a great war," said Professor Aliza Kaplan, a nuclear political specialist at the University of Jerusalem. "What started as a regional conflict is now becoming a global nightmare scenario."

Already, oil prices have risen by 15%, international flights have been grounded or redirected, and the financial markets in the Middle East and Asia have plunged.

Final thoughts: a call for stepping up

At this critical time, the world looks at not just leaders but ordinary people on both sides of the distinction who fear for their safety, families, and future. While Iran's claim of Pakistan's nuclear support remains uncomplicated, it only signals how close the world has come to a crisis of global proportions. The need for calm, diplomacy, and international mediation has never been more urgent.

In the words of a senior diplomat from the EU, "This is not a moment to test red lines. It's a moment to go back and talk." Whether these conversations happen before the next missile flies or before something far worse takes place can determine the course of history in the days ahead.

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