Pentagon Ex-Official Calls for US Action Against Iran's Nuclear Threat

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has urged US intervention in Iran to dismantle its nuclear program while cautioning against paying Pakistan for cooperation. Amid tensions between Israel and Iran, he criticizes US-Pakistan relations as diplomatic rhetoric, highlighting the complex geopolitics at play.

Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and current senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, has made a bold call for US forces to enter Iran and halt its nuclear program. He warns against compensating Pakistan for any cooperation, especially in receiving Iran's nuclear materials after potential conflicts.

Speaking to ANI, Rubin remarked that despite occasional cooperation, Iran and Pakistan should be seen as competitors. His comments coincide with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and US President Donald Trump's stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions. Rubin criticizes the US characterization of Pakistan as an ally in anti-terrorism efforts, likening it to past diplomatic rhetoric.

During a discussion about US-Pakistan relations post the Israel-Iran conflict, Rubin emphasized Iran's nuclear disarmament as crucial. He suggests that any perceived benefit from Pakistan does not justify treating the nation as an ally. Meanwhile, President Trump's meeting with Pakistan's military chief suggests strategic maneuvers in dealing with Iran's nuclear threat, further complicating regional geopolitics.

(With inputs from agencies.)