Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:10pm on 03 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged a "Zionist conspiracy" behind the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, claiming it aims to reduce Pakistan into a vassal state. Asif warned that an Israeli victory could trigger a coordinated anti-Pakistan alliance involving India, Afghanistan, and Iran. He attributed decades of Islamic world conflicts to Zionist influence, claiming major global powers remain "hostage" to Zionist ideology. Asif reaffirmed Pakistan's nuclear deterrence as its primary shield and called for Muslim-nation unity. His remarks come amid escalating Middle East tensions following US-Israeli strikes killing Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Analysts note Asif's claims mirror Pakistan's long-standing narrative of portraying itself as perpetually encircled by enemies. (PC: India Today)
