Public sentiment is predominantly skeptical, critical, and mixed regarding Pakistan's potential involvement in a nuclear conflict with Israel and Iran. Many commenters mock the idea, question Pakistan's military readiness, and prioritize domestic issues over international disputes. While there are pockets of support for Iran's stance, the overall tone leans toward disbelief and a call for peace, with numerous reactions reflecting a combination of humor and serious concerns about nuclear implications and the role of regional politics.

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Pakistan has nukes.

That's why nobody tried to attack them in a hot war.

Mysterious_Tea

Israel is the friend who keeps dragging you into fights in bars and you end up with a bloody nose and a load of trouble. Never his fault, always him. Not a good friend to have around.

"Of course I glassed Iran! He was looking at me funny!"

Pakistan is pissed, Israel.

TheOrchidsAreAlright

BotlikeBehaviour

Pakistan definitely stings eyes of Israel;it has answered many attempts to destabilize it, recent one by India (close ally of Israel);I wish Pakistan restarts programme of 5K KM missiles; unfortunately govts in Pakistan have been unstable thanks to western involvements, imagine if they get transparent, they'll sure fk Israel up

thE-petrichoroN

Amazing. Israhell best STFU and start its long overdue reparations for the Palestinians and surrender their evil asses to jail, heads between their legs

caroanntoo

It’s cause Pakistan knows they will be the only nuclear power left and they would be next

Temporary_Captain585

The govt walked this back a bit to save face but this is likely their position.

StoopSign

And didn’t JD Vance just said americans are about to be drafted to go fight for Israel?

Edit:

Source [here](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/we-must-fight-jd-vance-s-chilling-call-at-army-parade-vp-hint-at-u-s-war-amid-iran-israel-crisis/vi-AA1GJOeH)

urban_zmb

098bluebird

Now what Lindsey Bomb the shit out of Iran, Pakistan bombs the shit out of Israel. BB'S opened up Pandora's box, this don't end well.

Inner-Egg-6731

Supporting the country that was illegally attacked. Makes sense.

I'd like to see peace. But not a return to the status quo of oppression. The international community must finally pressure Israel to stop its warmongering and racism.

HikmetLeGuin

Good. Pakistan has nuclear weapons. The US and Israel might think twice about triggering a nuclear war.

Fritja

Israel is the only country in the world that does not recognize Pakistani passports.

TheApprentice19

They would literally be next in line.  Literally used correctly in this case.

goldticketstubguy

Nuclear state Pakistan declares full support for non-nuclear state Iran against nuclear state Israel

lollacakes

This comment is tops:

&gt;TheOrchidsAreAlright • 3h ago

&gt;Israel is the friend who keeps dragging you into fights in bars and you end up with a bloody nose and a load of trouble. Never his fault, always him. Not a good friend to have around.

&gt;"Of course I glassed Iran! He was looking at me funny!"

&gt;Pakistan is pissed, Israel.

Darksider123

White colonizers wanted gang shit, now they got shit

RandoComplements

TrinityCodex

RealOzSultan

Idk this could be a flat out lie cuz Pakistan is basically US's other laptop dog primarily used to bother India. Big if true but I doubt it

CSN00B101

Pakistan supports iran..... wtf drugs are you on.

Pakistan is a Saudi ally that is supported by the Saudis against Iran.

Looks like someone fell for Iranian claims to buy this bs.

Pakistan has already denied this propaganda

WastelandOutlaw007

Anxious-Table2771

Pakistan is friends with America but supports the Taliban  and Al qaeda. Not to be trusted

avahaz

The world is rapidly tumbling towards WW3, although some believe it has already started. All I know is the sooner these wars, genocides, and acts of terrorism end, the better!

I've recently been reminded of the idiom: *"People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones",* and after reading these reports on human rights in both [Iran](https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/middle-east-and-north-africa/middle-east/iran/report-iran/) and [Israel](https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/middle-east-and-north-africa/middle-east/israel-and-the-occupied-palestinian-territory/report-israel-and-the-occupied-palestinian-territory/) , I think it would be MUCH better if both countries first established a ceasefire, and second decided to turn their attention inwards at their own countries and begin to make some improvements there instead.

A final piece of [wisdom from Jordan Peterson](https://www.reddit.com/r/MindOverMatterScott/comments/htm9z5/the_wisdom_of_jordan_peterson/):

&gt;*"Rule 6: Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world." — 12 Rules for Life , Jordan Peterson*

Sbeast

India is a nuclear state too but they have a relatively small angry Muslim population. Pakistan, also a nuclear power, has to try to maintain stability while simultaneously avoiding violence by internal Islamist militants as well as incursions from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Typical-Charge-1798

Friendly reminder to “progressives” that side with Iran:

On women:

Iran enforces mandatory hijab laws, prosecuting women and girls who do not comply and closing businesses. Women face discrimination in marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Married women require their husband's permission for passports and travel abroad, and husbands can restrict their wives' occupations. Child marriage is permitted, with girls as young as 13 and boys as young as 15 able to marry, and younger with judicial approval. Cases of femicide and "honor killings" occur, but there are no specific laws addressing domestic violence. Women and girls involved in protests, including the 2022 "Woman Life Freedom" uprising, have faced arbitrary detention, torture, and unjust prosecution. Strict anti-abortion laws have been further tightened, limiting access and increasing costs for prenatal screening.

On LGTBQ:

Consensual same-sex sexual relationships are criminalized, with punishments up to the death penalty. LGBTQ+ individuals experience systemic discrimination and violence, including harassment and denial of rights and services. State-endorsed "conversion therapies," considered torture, are used to attempt to change sexual orientation or gender identity, including for children.

nyr00nyg

turdburglingstinker

Damn, I thought maybe possibly that we could try and get along in this only place in this solar system that sustains our lives. But apparently we can't.

Pattihere

EstablishmentHot1092

I think I saw this scenario on the WOPR in War Games.

Professional_Echo907

Earthling1a

I did not expect to see Pakistan open a war front, with nukes no less, while India is looking for an excuse to neuter them.

Obviously Pakistan is making farting noises using a child’s balloon. Their military knows this too.

figuring_ItOut12

Oh. We’re going by what Iranian state TV says now?

I just tried to see if I could find the broadcast but the channel seems to be off air now for some reason.

jrgkgb

How about no one launches nukes at anyone?

100dollascamma

Admirable_Aide_6142

That wouldn't be needed.  Any country, including the US, deploying nukes without an extremely good reason would find itself ostracized very quickly.  And Israel doesn't have a good reason.  They have options to resolve their conflicts that they refuse to use already, nukes are not warranted.

rygelicus

Very reliable.... now what does Pakistan themselves say about this?

JKdito

This wouldn't have happened if trump were president.

National-Charity-435

justforfunreddit

Didn't realise the next season of Fallout would be a documentary

elGrimshaw16

pijd

The claim was made by an Iranian general.
Pakistan has officially denied it and no evidence backs the claim.

future_heroine

False report only to gain views and publicity. Pakistan has nothing to do with this ego conflict of iran - israel

Frosty-Principle2260

Why would Israel need to use nukes when they own Iran's airspace?

ProfessionalCreme119

Wow, talk about destabilizing the middle east of everyone just nukes each other.

-_Vin_-

So glad we fought the Second Gulf War so we could bring peace to the Middle East and keep enemies from getting nukes. 20 trillion well spent if you ask me.

Gindotto

KingOfSpades1588

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didn't pakistan and iran have skirmish last year near the baloch region ? Apart from that pakistan is always suspicious of iran having ties with india due to chabahar port.

LateMarket7224

LOL - What a joke. Here's what Pakistan is actually doing: 

[Pakistan closes air, land routes with Iran amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/pakistan-closes-air-land-routes-with-iran-amid-escalating-iran-israel-tensions/3600031)

Dry-Bet-1983

Ludolf10

Dull-Nectarine380

Iran could render all of Israel uninhabitable with the material they already are believed to have.

ExceptioNonRite

SO EXCHANGE OF NUCLEAR THREATS, HAS NOW BECOME A PLAYTHING 🤣🤣

Odd-Leading1

This has already been proven false as Pakistan has denied this claim... 

The fake news is being spread by people who want this mess to spread to Pakistan ... I wonder who that can be.

Oh wait I already know ... Its being spread online by just 1 country and it's unreliable media.

TheSilverTounge

Israel is ready to use nukes and willing to sacrifice its civilian population to force western support.

diprivan69

ThirstyBeagle

Seems to me like if Israel ceases to exist all these problems go away.

Turd_Schitter

Laughing so hard at the climate change people right now. Such vaunted optimism that we'd make it so long /s

rookiematerial

what a great none statement from pakistan, litterally no reason for Israel to use a nuke

Nervous-Promotion109

A nuke domino effect , and then the next country has to Nuke Pakistan , and then that country has to be nuked by another country …. So on and so on till there’s just about 2000 people leftover

ricksterr90

Pakistan seems to be pretty irresponsible with its nukes. Looks like Daddy USA needs to lay some sense into this nuclear wannabe.

Successful-Pick-858

Pakistan has not given any such statement. Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan has denied any such statement

Puzzleheaded_Net5409

Educational-Shape310

Funny because that was a lie and Iran and begging for this to end 😂

Next-Seaweed-1310

Awareness2051

Iran is a wannabe Nuke country and they still don't know about MAD Doctrine🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄...

Ok-Koala-5671

Nuclear device delivered on the back of a mule…

Helpful_Barnacle_563

It does not make any sense for Israel to use a nuclear weapon against Iran. Israel’s war is with the Iranians government, a nuclear attack would hurt the Iranian people. I know a lot of people think Israel wants to hurt all Muslims but it’s really NOT the case. Israel would love the help the Iranian people overthrow the Iranian government which is what the majority of the Iranian people want. 

Israel and the Iranian people share a common enemy in the Iranian government.

zjew33

So nukes as a deterrent? The whole point of nukes in the first place?

RonYarTtam

Ba ha ha ha... pakistan will most likely sell you guys out dude. Their field marshal is already in the US meeting with his American bosses. Mark my words, if US enters this fight, it would be from a base in Pakistan. &lt;another one apart from Noor Jahan base which used to house american jets reserved for such actions&gt;

PsychologicalYam3602

Lol Pakistan, the barely functioning country, will nuke another nuclear country. 
Even they are not so stupid

vlatkovr

Pakistan cant do that, their plate is full at the moment.

Many of the airbases hit by India in recent attack are yet to be fully operational.

AngryBro2910

piw6969

Uhhhhh, what’s to keep Israel from nuking Pakistan?

General-Ninja9228

Is this a scheme to leave pakistan with no nuclear power ?

techexplorerszone

I guess Iran doesn't want to be the only one feeling the sun.

Mountain_Fuzzumz

How much money did Iran give Pakistan to uphold Pakistan’s import economy from collapse? 😄

Sparklymon

Tiny-Phrase3490

Gand me Nahi dhaga ghumne chale chandarbaga

Numerous_Eye4157

Wooden_Ask6900

Turkey and Azerbaijan provide oil to Israel

https://preview.redd.it/srcdy5n6qz6f1.jpeg?width=1284&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=5fe6adaf8fd00e56ed5ecfeb48ecd731e096e310

Money_Magnet24

shatabee4

Pakistan is the masters of saying wildest thing and not doing anything. If US ever needed a staging area to decimate Iran, it will be on Pakistan. How did US created Taliban and other terrorist organizations that destroyed the liberal government that was in Afghanistan? And How US later 'tried' to fight the same thing they created in the 'war-on-terror'? All done with Pakistan.

And guess who has the longest border with Iran without all the miles and miles of mountains which makes it the only possible way to invade Iran other than the waters? Dear old Pakistan. If you go back long enough, you can see why British created Pakistan - whom they can kept as a pet dog anticipating the Soviet problem and used Pakistan to deny the Soviets access to India in particular and through India the Southeast Asian countries and Africa. The Soviets weren't stupid to expend so much resource on Afghanistan considering all the land they had.

And it's been 50 years, has the vengeful US forgiven Cuba for it taking side during cold war? And here is Pakistan, sheltering good old Osama brother, but US is okay with that?

The entire reason for Pakistan's existence as far as west is concerned is to do what is being told to them. So, no, they aren't going to bomb anything other than a lot of word salads.

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-Mediocrates-

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and the pattern we're seeing so far with Israel's war tactics puts them at the top. Its not just the weaponry, iron defence F35s or the billions in funding, its Mossad. They have key, high value targets pinned in every enemy state. We've seen plenty of examples with Lebanon, Yemen, and most recently (also in the past) with Iran. They might be onto us, for God knows, how long.

PructFrust

&gt; We need to speed up on research and development and improve our air defenses

Word! Honestly this is a necessity now. Comes with pros and cons tho. Military budget gonna peak, and poverty for the citizens as well.

alishbahahmad7

May Allah bless Dr AQ Khan and all others involved in our nuclear program back then. We were and are absolutely nothing without nukes

Brave_Impact_

we need to carefully stop our reliance on Arab countries, they are unreliable and are up for sale at all times. This loan seeking mentality needs to slowly removed from our economic policies and you're right the military must up their R&amp;D spend along with improve intelligence.

milk-steak-sunny

Also its also the only one with a good Air Force

goldtank123

We need to buy a nuclear submarine yesterday. Investing in AD is good but if Israel wants to hit us, they will git us. Nothing can stop a swarm of ballistic missiles. Deterrence is the best strategy.

not_hairy_potter

So let's get something pretty straight. Israel is not doing anything to US. That is a fact. 

We aren't considered a major problem for Israel, in the sense that we are not involved in the conflict. Yes, we do the boycott, we raise our voice, but we are not funding any troops, etc. At the same time, we have helped in the Ukraine war, have major ties with China and Saudi Arabia (the other MENA country that America loves). 

So, like, we should stop this fear mongering and care about what is really required for us to better ourselves. The whole Iran-Israel thing was going to happen sooner or later. Like be sad for the lives that were lost, still advocate for Palestine where every you can but don't think a country like Israel will ever strike Pakistan overtly (covertly is another thing entirely).

Neat_Firefighter_806

People here really forgotten Iran was firing missiles at us last year, and have been helping India with BLA?

Anti-Israel works when our so called muslim allies aren't already involved in destabilizing us. Iran in Balochistan, Afghanistan in KPK, Arab states with Gwadar, Iran and Saudi inciting Sunni shia violence. 

And this whole "why are these arab states not helping out iran" You guys ever read what Iran did with Kuwait? who exactly did Zia go and help out Jordan against a coup? What Hezbollah, iranian backed, did to Sunnis in 2008? 

Muslim ummah is a dream that's never been true. We've been fighting eachother for centuries and centuries, or else there'd been no different Caliphates, no Abbasids after Umayyads, no Arabs destabilizing Ottomon empire with help from British

EverBurningPheonix

wdym "we"????? the army owns the country and they will jump at the first opportunity alongside the saudis to normalise relations with the zionist entity.

there was never "we" in this equation. they dont serve our interests. they're the remnants of colonialism that we failed to neutralise. get that through ur heads ffs

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