ISLAMABAD
\nDefence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has stated that the objective behind the war against Iran is to bring Israeli influence closer to Pakistan\u2019s borders, alleging that the conflict was imposed on Iran despite its willingness to agree to a deal.
\nIn a post on the social media platform X, the defence minister wrote that Zionism poses a threat to humanity.
\nHe said that since the establishment of Israel on Palestinian land, every major crisis and war imposed on the Islamic world has, directly or indirectly, reflected Zionist ideology and state influence.
\nHe further claimed that Zionism has dominated the global economic system for over a century and that major powers remain hostage to it.
\nReferring to Pakistan, he said the country is a nuclear power and its armed forces are respected worldwide by the grace and help of Allah.
\nHe paid tribute to the country\u2019s martyrs and veterans, stating that their sacrifices have safeguarded national sovereignty.
\nHe also prayed for those who played a role in making Pakistan a nuclear power and saluted Nawaz Sharif for his courage in conducting nuclear tests.
\nKhawaja Asif reiterated that despite Iran\u2019s consent to an agreement, war was imposed on it as part of a Zionist-designed agenda, which he alleged also includes extending Israel\u2019s influence up to Pakistan\u2019s borders.
\nHe further asserted that Afghanistan, Iran, and India share a common agenda rooted in hostility toward Pakistan, aiming to render its borders insecure, encircle the country with adversaries, and reduce it to a dependent state.
\nHe emphasized that 250 million Pakistanis, regardless of their school of thought, must understand this alleged conspiracy and the intentions of what he described as eternal enemies, despite internal differences.
\nThe defence minister concluded by praying for unity within the Muslim world, for the ability to recognize adversaries, for the freedom of Palestine, and for Pakistan to remain steadfast forever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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