Islamabad/Jerusalem: Just before the much-awaited US-Iran peace talks to be held in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, a major diplomatic controversy has arisen. The very sharp comments made by Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif against Israel have made the atmosphere tense. Expressing strong objection to these statements, Israel has raised questions on the impartiality of Pakistan’s mediation.
Controversial statement of Khwaja Asif
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif launched a scathing attack on Israel through a post on social media platform X. The main points of his statement are as follows:
Accusations on Israel: He described Israel as “evil and a curse to humanity” and a “cancer-like country.”
Genocide Claim: Asif said that on one hand, preparations are being made for peace talks in Islamabad, while on the other hand, after Gaza and Iran, Israel is now massacring innocent civilians in Lebanon.
harsh words: He also said that those who built this country on Palestinian land should “burn in hell”.
Israel’s strong response: “This is not acceptable”
israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu The Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of External Affairs have described these comments as against international diplomacy.
Netanyahu office: Calling for the destruction of Israel is condemnable. Such a statement from a minister of a country that calls itself an ‘impartial mediator’ is completely unacceptable.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar: He clearly responded to Asif’s comments. Anti-Semitic told. Saar said that calling Israel a cancer is like threatening to erase its existence and Israel knows how to protect itself.
World giants are going to gather in Islamabad
Despite the tension, talks are scheduled between the US and Iran regarding ceasefire in the Middle East. The arrival of delegates will start from late Friday night:
US delegation: It will be led by Vice President JD Vance. He was accompanied by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Advisor to the President jared kushner Will also participate.
Iranian delegation: From Iran’s side, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will take charge of the talks.
Rising crisis and oil prices in the Middle East
On one hand, diplomatic rhetoric is going on, while on the other hand, the impact of the uncertainty of war is visible on the global market. Due to increasing doubts regarding ceasefire talks, crude oil has again crossed $ 100 per barrel in the international market.
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