Following Israel-US strikes on Iran, speculation that Pakistan is the next target of the Zionist regime is also floating again.
In this context, a senior security official dismissed speculation that after Iran, Pakistan could be the next target of US-Israeli military action, saying such perceptions were “devoid of facts” and were being spread by “agents of chaos”.
It is worth mentioning that in the wake of the recent US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran, there’s been growing speculation about the possibility of Pakistan facing similar military actions. Some analyses from Western think tanks have even raised concerns about potential repercussions for nuclear-armed countries in the region.
Official remarked that the notion of Pakistan being the next potential target was unfounded and fundamentally misguided. “It’s important to recognize that Pakistan and Iran are fundamentally different in terms of military strength, foreign policy, and internal dynamics,” he explained.
The official highlighted that Pakistan adheres to “a strong foreign policy” and values its relationships with a variety of global partners. “Our focus is on engagement to promote the stability and prosperity of our people,” he added.
“Pakistan is fully capable of defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity and the same has been displayed during recent events of Marka-i-Haq and our protracted fight against the scourge of terrorism,” he said.
“Marka-e-Haq” refers to Pakistan’s May 2025 military conflict with India, including the 96-hour Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, in which 26 targets were struck.
