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Israel-Iran conflict:In a shocking development amid escalating warfare in the Middle East, a senior Iranian general has asserted that Pakistan has conveyed to Tehran that it would retaliate with nuclear weapons against Israel if the Jewish state nukes Iran. As reported by Turkiye Today, speaking to Iranian state television, Senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander and member of Iran's National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said, "Pakistan has informed us that in case Israel employs nuclear missiles, we will hit it with nuclear missiles as well." But no Pakistani official has publicly confirmed this stance. The comments have created shockwaves in diplomatic circles as the Iran-Israel conflict escalates, triggering concerns of a broader regional or even global war.

Strong Rhetoric Against Israel

Though Islamabad has so far not made an official comment on the nuclear warning allegation, top Pakistani leaders have repeatedly supported Iran in recent days. After Israel's June 13 bombing of Tehran and Iranian nuclear facilities, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif spoke to the National Assembly, cautioning that Muslim countries as a whole could "bear the same fate" if they fail to unite. "Israel has attacked Iran, Yemen, and Palestine. If Muslim countries do not stand together now, all will meet the same fate," he added. He appealed to Muslim countries to cut diplomatic relations with Israel and sought a special session from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Emphasizing Pakistan's alliance with Iran, Asif said, "We stand with Iran and will stand by them at every international forum to safeguard their interests."

Iran Retaliates Against Tel Aviv, Haifa

As of Monday morning, the death toll in Iran had reached 224, with over 90 per cent reportedly civilians, according to Iran’s Health Ministry. In Israel, at least 10 people, including children, have been killed since the conflict began. Iran retaliated with waves of drone and missile attacks against Israeli cities. On Monday, Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa, a port city, and caused damage to residential buildings and power installations. Israeli officials confirmed that three or more were killed and dozens wounded in Tel Aviv, and close to 30 were injured in Haifa. A power station just outside Haifa's port was reported on fire, and there were explosions heard above Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, according to eyewitnesses cited by Reuters. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed to have used advanced tactics that disoriented Israel's defence systems, allowing several missiles to hit their intended targets despite American military assistance to Israel.

Iran has informed mediators Qatar and Oman that it won't discuss a ceasefire as long as Israeli raids persist. The denial comes as global leaders meet in Canada for the G7 Summit, where the war between Iran and Israel has dominated the agenda. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made it clear that Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons must be prevented, while Israel's right to self-defense should be respected. US President Donald Trump stated, before he departs for the summit,  "I hope there's going to be a deal. I think it's time for a deal… sometimes they have to fight it out." Trump also rejected any American role in Iran's military defeat but acknowledged that US troops played a role in intercepting Iranian missiles aimed at Israel.