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Video: Iranian Security Official Claims Pakistan Warned It Would Retaliate with Nuclear Strike if Israel Attacks Tehran
While this alleged communication has not been confirmed by Pakistani authorities, its circulation has added a new layer of urgency to an already volatile regional security environment.
The United States is not actively considering entering into a military conflict with Iran in an effort to dismantle the country’s nuclear program, a senior U.S. official confirmed, amid rising regional tensions and renewed concerns over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
The statement comes as diplomatic channels remain strained following reports of provocative rhetoric involving multiple nations.
A member of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council claimed that Pakistani officials had conveyed a stark warning to Iran: in the event that Israel were to deploy a nuclear weapon against Tehran, Pakistan would retaliate by launching a nuclear strike on Israel.
While this alleged communication has not been confirmed by Pakistani authorities, its circulation has added a new layer of urgency to an already volatile regional security environment.
U.S. officials reiterated that Washington remains committed to pursuing diplomatic solutions to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, emphasizing that there is currently no intention of launching or participating in military operations aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
The official added that the United States continues to monitor the situation closely and maintains ongoing consultations with key allies and regional partners.
The reported remarks from Iran’s security leadership have fueled growing international concern about the possibility of nuclear escalation involving non-combatant states.
Analysts warn that such rhetoric, if left unchecked, risks destabilizing broader efforts toward de-escalation and non-proliferation in the region.
Neither Pakistan nor Israel has issued an official response to the reported exchange, and there has been no independent verification of the claim. However, the alleged statement underscores the heightened sensitivity and potential for rapid escalation if hostilities were to expand or involve weapons of mass destruction.
U.S. officials continue to urge all parties to exercise restraint and adhere to international norms, including commitments under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.