ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has firmly denied reports circulating in Israeli media that the country threatened Israel with a nuclear strike. Labeling the claims as “baseless and fabricated,” officials say the narrative is part of a deliberate misinformation campaign.
According to a MoFA spokesperson, there is “no truth whatsoever to the reports being broadcast by Israeli outlets.” The spokesperson added: “These claims are entirely unfounded. The Israeli media is spreading misinformation and presenting false narratives about Pakistan.”
The ministry reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding nuclear policy. “Such fake news is not only misleading but also aimed at creating unnecessary tensions,” the official stated, while stressing Pakistan’s position as a “responsible nuclear state and an important regional power.”
These denials follow rising tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in retaliation for recent strikes on Tehran. Iranian missiles reportedly hit cities including Tel Aviv and Occupied Jerusalem, with reports suggesting over 20 deaths and major infrastructure damage.
In a related development, Pakistani security sources have also dismissed rumors that Islamabad supplied non-nuclear ballistic missiles to Iran. These claims, widely circulated on social media and echoed by Indian and foreign media outlets, were described by officials as “baseless, frivolous, and part of a propaganda campaign.”
Diplomatic sources clarified that a viral statement linking Pakistan to a potential “nuclear response” in support of Iran was entirely fabricated. The suggestion that Pakistan’s military would join Iran in the ongoing conflict was also rejected as false.
One source said the narrative was being weaponized by regional media to drag Pakistan into a conflict it is not involved in. “Baseless” claim asserts Pakistan’s military will join war alongside Iran,” the source emphasized.
The background to this media storm includes intensified hostilities between Israel and Iran. As both nations launched retaliatory strikes, civilian casualties mounted. Iranian sources reported at least 128 deaths, including 40 women and a significant number of children, with over 900 people injured.
As the regional crisis deepens, the Pakistani government continues to monitor developments while reaffirming its commitment to peace and regional stability.