Asim Munir assassination plot claim sparks buzz, Pakistani journalist calls it 'utter nonsense'

A claim that Israel’s Mossad plotted to assassinate Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir during talks in Geneva has drawn attention online, even as the allegation remains unverified.

The assertion came from Brazilian journalist and geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar during a podcast hosted by Mario Nawfal. Escobar said Pakistani military intelligence had intercepted what he described as “ultra-credible information” about a possible attack. They portrayed the episode as a plot aimed at Munir during the Switzerland talks.

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Murmurs from Geneva's negotiating rooms

The discussion was tied to Pakistan’s diplomatic role in efforts connected to tensions between Washington and Tehran. Pakistan was trying to play the role of a mediator between the US and Iran. The follow-up talks on an Islamabad memorandum of understanding took place in Geneva.

Munir accompanied Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s delegation. In Escobar’s account, Pakistan responded through intermediaries, with his on-air wording quoted as “If you touch our delegation, we’re going to wipe you off the map, period.” That remark, however, was part of his claim and not independently corroborated by the reporting.

The tale meets a brisk rebuttal

Pushback was immediate. Senior Pakistani journalist Syed Talat Hussain rejected the allegation on X, saying, “This is utter nonsense. Not even a shred of truth to it. NOTHING of the sort ever occurred.”

The claim was rejected by Pakistani journalists. It had not been independently verified or confirmed by the governments of Pakistan and Israel. There was no evidence presented to support the allegation.

The episode adds another layer of noise to an already tense regional backdrop involving Israel, Iran, and the wider diplomatic maneuvering around the US-Iran file.

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FAQs

Q1: What is the alleged Mossad plot involving Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir?

Ans: Brazilian journalist Pepe Escobar claimed Mossad planned to target Asim Munir during talks in Geneva, but no evidence has been publicly presented to support the allegation.

Q2: Has the claim about an assassination plot against Asim Munir been verified?

Ans: No, the claim has not been independently verified and has been publicly dismissed by Pakistani journalist Syed Talat Hussain as untrue.