The tensions between Iran and Israel have intensified, leading to a surge in fake news and false claims suggesting Pakistan’s involvement in the conflict, either directly or through alleged support for Iran.
Several propaganda accounts from India and Israel have been actively spreading misinformation, often using fabricated tweets or AI-generated content. For instance, a fake video featuring former U.S. President Donald Trump falsely claimed Pakistan warned the U.S. and Israel. Another post falsely stated that Pakistan threatened to destroy Israeli aircraft if India allowed its airspace to be used against Iran.
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Further fabricated claims included tweets from fake Iranian accounts alleging that Israel threatened Pakistan, as well as Indian accounts falsely suggesting that Iran sent its aircraft to Pakistan for protection. One such account even posted misleading content about Pakistan not being invited to the Paris Air Show, asserting baseless reasons. Additionally, a fake account named RK Times claimed Pakistan provided Israel’s targets to Iran, which is completely untrue.
Such allegations of Pakistan issuing nuclear warnings regarding the Iran-Israel conflict are utterly baseless. These narratives are not only factually incorrect but also strategically illogical. Pakistan’s nuclear policy adheres to a “minimum credible deterrence” principle, intended solely for national security and not for intervening in third-party conflicts or aligning ideologically.
There is no precedent, policy, or rationale for Pakistan to engage in such conflicts or issue statements of this nature. These fabricated claims are deliberate attempts to drag Pakistan into a situation where it has consistently exercised caution and prudence. Pakistan’s nuclear policies are serious matters of national security and cannot be trivialized by rumors or political propaganda. They are rooted in responsibility rather than emotional rhetoric or speculative statements.
