New Delhi (India) March 22:In a recent interview, a former Pakistani diplomat made some alarming remarks about the potential for conflict involving the United States and India. Abdul Basit suggested that if the US were to come under attack, Pakistan should consider targeting major Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai as a default response. His comments came in the context of a discussion about a hypothetical conflict, which he described as the "worst-case scenario." 

Basit's Shocking "Worst-Case" Warning

Basit stated that if the United States were to strike Pakistan, Islamabad would retaliate against Indian cities “without a second thought.”

“If America attacks Pakistan, we have to attack India. Our missiles may not reach America, but we will attack Mumbai and New Delhi in India without a second thought. We won’t leave it, we’ll see what happens later,” he said.

Slams Tulsi Gabbard's "Anti-Pakistan" Views

These remarks were prompted byUS Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's comments regarding Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile capabilities. Basit criticized Gabbard's "anti-Pakistan" perspective, suggesting that her views consistently overshadow discussions about regional security dynamics. He also expressed skepticism that the US would acknowledge India's role when discussing Pakistan's missile program.
"India is their strategic partner. We get carried away and think Pakistan has strong ties (with the US). It is true that after (US President Donald) Trump came, some things have improved, but we must remember that the US will never be our strategic partner in the long term," he said. 

Amid West Asia Tensions and Trump Exit Talk

The backdrop of these comments is a period of heightened tension between Pakistan and India, caused by geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, particularly involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Recently, military confrontations in the region have intensified, with reports of Israeli strikes in Tehran and Beirut, and ongoing US involvement in strategic operations.
As the situation evolves, with US President Donald Trump hinting at a potential exit strategy from ongoing conflicts, the unpredictability of regional dynamics remains a cause for concern.