Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has once again issued a serious warning to India, saying that Islamabad could start a nuclear war and potentially take down “almost half of the world” if it faced an existential threat during a future conflict with New Delhi. These remarks come amid rising tensions and after Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently suggested that “the next war may happen soon.”
Defence Expert Questions US Role and Trump’s Actions
Speaking to ANI, Defence Expert Captain Anil Gaur criticised the geopolitical direction taken by the United States under Donald Trump. He said, “I am unable to understand, and I don’t think the whole world can, how Donald Trump is leading America in this direction. Asim Munir has positioned himself as the Field Marshal of Pakistan. When America was hunting for Osama Bin Laden, Pakistanis claimed he wasn’t with them, but he was found there all along.”
Gaur alleged that Trump’s ties with Pakistan may go beyond politics, stating, “You must have heard that Donald Trump’s son has finalised a crypto deal with Pakistan. Complete control will be in Donald Trump’s hands.” He further claimed that Trump was “exploring oil reserves in Balochistan for mining purposes,” adding that these could be the reasons why the former US President is “indulging Asim Munir so much.”
India Ready to Respond, Says Gaur
On Pakistan’s aggressive stance, Captain Gaur said, “If they believe this is meant to intimidate India, they’re mistaken, because Operation Sindoor has shown that India is capable of taking action and doing so in a way that Pakistan cannot counter.”
He also warned Washington, saying, “The way Donald Trump is steering America, he needs to reconsider. America is the strongest nation, but I hope it does not decline because of these decisions.”
Operation Sindoor and Border Tensions
Captain Gaur emphasised that India’s military operation against Pakistan is ongoing. “Operation Sindoor is far from over. This has been made very clear. Any action initiated by Pakistan now will be considered an act of war,” he said.
Highlighting recent incidents, he added, “We have witnessed how infiltration attempts have taken place in the Uri and Poonch sectors.” Echoing the Indian Army Chief, Gaur concluded, “I agree with Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi—whenever we decide to act, we don’t need permission from any country. This is the new India. Our mindset and approach have transformed.”
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