Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, has urged the government to withdraw from what he called the “so-called Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP)” following US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he said US President Donald Trump would be remembered in history as a “war criminal.” He alleged that the United States and Israel had initiated war against Iran and were committing human rights violations.
Calls for Muslim Unity Over Iran Conflict
Hafiz Naeem said Iran was being “punished” for supporting Gaza in its struggle against Israel. He claimed that 165 schoolgirls were killed at the start of the conflict and described the actions of the US and Israel as those of “war criminals.”
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He emphasized that the Muslim world should stand firmly with Iran, arguing that Israel’s target was not only Iran but also Pakistan, including its nuclear program.
“This is not just Iran’s war; it is also Pakistan’s war,” he said, warning that if regime change were imposed in Iran, Israeli influence could extend to Pakistan’s borders.
Demand for Government Clarification
The JI chief called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to admit that joining the Board of Peace was a mistake and urged Pakistan and other Islamic countries to withdraw from the platform.
He also criticized the government’s handling of a protest outside the US Consulate in Karachi. He questioned the reported use of force against demonstrators and said no authority has the right to open direct fire on protesters.
Hafiz Naeem demanded accountability from both the Sindh and federal governments and called for clarification over reports that US Marines opened fire during the incident.
Defence Minister’s Remarks
Earlier, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on X that the broader objective behind the Iran conflict was to extend Israeli influence toward Pakistan’s border.
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His statement followed rising regional tensions after reports of the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. He warned that the strategic aims of Western and allied powers could pose risks to Pakistan’s security.
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply following reported military strikes involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Pakistani political leaders have responded with strong statements, reflecting concerns over regional stability and national security implications.
