New Delhi, August 11, 2025 – India has strongly condemned Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir nuclear threat issued during his visit to the United States, calling it an act of “irresponsibility” and a clear example of nuclear blackmail.
In a firm statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “Nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan’s stock-in-trade. India will not give in to such threats and will take all necessary steps to safeguard its national security.”
MEA Slams Munir’s Remarks
The MEA noted that the remarks, reportedly made in Tampa, Florida, reflect “irresponsibility inherent in Pakistan’s leadership”, reinforcing global concerns about Islamabad’s nuclear command and control.
The statement further expressed regret that such inflammatory comments were made “from the soil of a friendly third country”.“The international community can draw its own conclusions. Pakistan’s military continues to operate hand-in-glove with terrorist groups,” the MEA added.
India’s Firm Stand Against Nuclear Blackmail
India reiterated that it has “already made it clear” it will not be coerced by nuclear threats. The country will continue strengthening its defense posture and security mechanisms to counter any aggressive designs from its western neighbor.
Government sources highlighted the real danger of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons falling into the hands of non-state actors, warning that Munir’s remarks are part of a repeated pattern of provocation whenever Pakistan gains political or military support from the US.
‘Democracy Does Not Exist in Pakistan’
Officials also pointed out that Pakistan’s military controls the country, undermining democracy. They suggested that the warm welcome given to Munir in the US might embolden him to consolidate power further — even potentially through a silent or open coup.
What Asim Munir Said
During an interaction with the Pakistani-American community in Tampa, Munir reportedly declared:
“We are a nuclear nation; if we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.”
He also threatened to destroy any dam India builds on the Indus River, warning Islamabad would defend its water rights at all costs.
Munir’s provocative statement came on the 80th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Nagasaki, an event remembered globally as a warning against nuclear warfare.
Munir’s US Visit
This was Munir’s second high-profile US trip in two months. He attended the US Central Command (CENTCOM) change of command ceremony, met with US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, and engaged with defense leaders from other allied nations.
The Pakistani Army chief also invited General Caine to visit Pakistan, reaffirming Islamabad’s position as a “regional security stakeholder” — a claim India and many in the international community view with skepticism.
Global Implications
Strategic experts say Munir’s nuclear threat underscores Pakistan’s long-standing pattern of using nuclear rhetoric as a political tool. Many believe such statements damage Pakistan’s global image and raise serious concerns about the safety of its nuclear arsenal.
As tensions rise, the ball is now in the court of the international community to address the risks posed by nuclear weapons in unstable political environments