Pakistan Intends To Supply Shaheen-III Missiles To Iran Amid Conflict With Israel: Sources
Intelligence sources believe Pakistan views Iran as a potential ally against India.
Pakistan intends to supply Iran with Shaheen-III medium-range ballistic missiles if the Iran-Israel conflict escalates, top intelligence sources have told CNN-News18. The Shaheen-III missiles, which have a range of 2,750 km, could significantly enhance Iran’s strike capabilities against regional targets, including Israel.
In fact, Pakistan has conveyed to Iran that if Israel nukes Tehran, Islamabad will launch a nuclear weapon against the Jewish country, Iran’s top general said during an interview with the nation’s state television. “Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses nuclear missiles, we will also attack it with nuclear weapons," Turkiye Today quoted senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general and Iranian National Security Council member Mohsen Rezaei as saying.
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This move is seen as part of a pan-Islamic mobilisation, according to intelligence sources. There is strong evidence of military collaboration and ballistic missile transfers to Iran. Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has publicly declared, “We stand by Iran in every way," and vowed to protect Iranian interests at international forums, including the UN. Sources also confirm that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated this stance during a call with Iran’s president, condemning Israel’s unprovoked aggression and endorsing Iran’s right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
In addition, Pakistan has called for an emergency OIC meeting to unite Muslim nations against Israel, urging countries with diplomatic ties to Israel to sever them immediately. Intelligence sources suggest this is a deliberate position by Pakistan to champion Muslim unity.
Recent high-level military dialogues, including meetings between Pakistan Army Chief and Field Marshal General Asim Munir and Iranian leaders, indicate ongoing defence coordination. With a shared 959-km border in the volatile Balochistan region, both countries face separatist insurgencies like Jaish al-Adl.
Intelligence sources believe Pakistan views Iran as a potential ally against India. Closer ties with Iran could divert Indian resources from their western frontier.
Sources also highlight that Iran’s regime faces domestic dissent, making Pakistan’s support pragmatic rather than ideological. Despite internal challenges, Iran holds significant influence through proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis and maintains alliances with Russia and China. Pakistan stands to benefit from this network to counterbalance pressure from India and Saudi Arabia, say sources.
Furthermore, Pakistan’s first-use nuclear doctrine relies on credible deterrence. By supporting Iran, which has sufficient enriched uranium, Pakistan may push Tehran to adopt a similar doctrine, potentially lowering the threshold for nuclear use.
Top intelligence sources assert that Pakistan’s alignment with Iran is a calculated gamble to secure energy resources, counter India, and stabilise its western border. While this immediate solidarity may yield short-term gains, the long-term costs could include potential conflict escalation and severe economic isolation, significantly undermining Pakistan’s stability.
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