For decades, the ruling establishment in Tehran has built its ideological identity on hostility—relentlessly chanting “death to Israel” and “death to America” while simultaneously projecting itself as a legitimate regional power. This contradiction lies at the heart of today’s instability: a regime that speaks the language of diplomacy when under pressure, but acts through proxies, militancy, and coercion when given space.

Into this volatile equation has now stepped Pakistan, attempting to position itself as a “peace broker” in the ongoing tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. Yet Islamabad’s credibility in such a role remains deeply questionable. Its own record of inflammatory rhetoric and entrenched hostility toward Israel undermines any claim of neutrality.

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif recently illustrated this contradiction in stark terms. Writing on social media, he described Israel as “evil” and “a curse for humanity”, while alleging genocide across multiple fronts—from Gaza to Lebanon and even Iran. He went further, expressing the hope that those who created Israel would “burn in hell”. Such rhetoric is not merely undiplomatic—it crosses into dangerous territory, reinforcing narratives of hatred rather than fostering conditions for peace.

These remarks drew sharp criticism internationally. Elyon Levy, a former Israeli government spokesperson, described the statements as “unhinged and genocidal”. Echoing this concern, the US ambassador to Israel underscored the broader security context, noting that Israel faces sustained threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran........

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