Fact-check: AI-generated video of Iranian general saying Pakistan would drop nuclear bomb on Israel goes viral

An AI-generated video falsely showing Iranian National Security Council member Mohsen Rezaei claiming that Pakistan would drop a nuclear bomb on Israel in the event of a nuclear attack on Iran went viral, garnering millions of views online.

Claim

"Pakistan told Iran that if Israel drops a nuclear bomb in Tehran, we will drop a nuclear bomb on them," senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general Mohsen Rezaei  said in the AI-generated vide.

Original interview show no mentions of Pakistan's nuclear bomb

Several verified accounts on X shared the video, which appeared to be a clip from an interview with Rezaei on Iranian media. However, the original interview, posted by the verified Press TV account on June 15, 2025, contains no such statement.

Manipulated content

Instead, an AI-generated voice was inserted into a specific portion of the footage, spreading disinformation linking Pakistan’s nuclear policy to Iran’s conflict with Israel.

The video reveals Moeszani's unnatural facial expressions and movements, further confirming it's altered.

Disninformation campaign targets Pakistan 

This manipulated content is part of a growing disinformation campaign aimed at creating panic and misleading public opinion during a sensitive time. Such propaganda seeks to portray Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities as dangerous and irresponsible, framing the country as a global threat.

While Pakistan has expressed unequivocal support for Iran and condemned Israeli aggression, no official statement has called for a nuclear attack on Israel.

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif also clarified on X that Pakistan's nuclear capabilities are not intended to pursue hegemonic designs in the region, unlike Israel.

“Pakistan is signatory to all international nuclear disciplines, our nuclear capability is for the benefit of our people and defence of our country against hostile designs of our enemies. We do not pursue hegemonic  policies against our neighbours which are being amply demonstrated by Israel these days,” his post read. 

Who shared the video?

Many viral posts featuring this fake clip were shared by accounts with verified checkmarks on X, including those with vague or misleading identities. Surprisingly, even some Indian news websites,  journalists and accounts known for sharing credible updates contributed to the spread of the false video due to its sophistication.

Accounts that shared the video include:

Brian’s Breaking News and Intel

Sidhant Sibal

Sulaiman Ahmed

US Homeland Security News

Sprinter Observer

Anshul Saxena

Aditya Raj Kaul

Nabila Jamal

Esther Carvalho

This incident highlights the urgent need for critical media literacy and verification in the age of AI-driven disinformation.

Iranian National Security Council member Mohsen Rezaei:

Pakistan told Iran that “if Israel drops a nuclear bomb in Tehran, we will drop a nuclear bomb on them.” pic.twitter.com/wV6X2fevXs

— Brian’s Breaking News and Intel (@intelFromBrian) June 15, 2025

Iranian National Security Council member Mohsen Rezaei

Pakistan told Iran that “if Israel drops a nuclear bomb in Tehran, we will drop a nuclear bomb on them.” pic.twitter.com/yrtudnLiV5

— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) June 15, 2025

🚨Alert: Pakistani officials statement to the US: If there is a nuclear attack on Iran, we will also launch a nuclear attack on Israel!! pic.twitter.com/G2xbQsvX0J

— US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) June 15, 2025

Mohsen Rezaei : In these few days, all the Arab countries have called and said that they support us. Pakistan said that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb, we will launch a nuclear strike on them. pic.twitter.com/9eX3v0lCOW

— Sprinter Observer (@SprinterObserve) June 15, 2025

"Pakistan has told us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, then Pakistan will also attack Israel with a nuclear bomb" ~ Mohsen Rezaei, IRGC general and member of Iranian National Security Council.

Won't be surprised if Pakistan now denies it and pretends it never said… pic.twitter.com/MHP0U3JNid

— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) June 16, 2025

#BREAKING: Pakistan gives Nuclear bomb Threat to Israel via Iran. “Pakistan told Iran that “if Israel drops a nuclear bomb in Tehran, we will drop a nuclear bomb on them”, Iranian National Security Council member Mohsen Rezaei during a TV Interview earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Ew95xs9fVM

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) June 15, 2025

#BREAKING

Pakistan issues veiled nuclear warning to Israel

Iran's top official Mohsen Rezaei claims: "Pakistan told us, if Israel nukes Tehran, they'll nuke Israel"

Statement made on Iranian TV by a member of Iran's National Security Council

Pakistan's boldest signal yet amid… pic.twitter.com/72cUdh56Ns

— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) June 16, 2025

🇵🇰O Paquistão lançará uma nuclear contra Israel se Israel usar contra o Irã.

Membro do Conselho de Segurança Nacional Iraniano, Mohsen Rezaei: "O Paquistão disse ao Irã que se Israel lançar uma bomba nuclear em Teerã, nós lançaremos uma bomba nuclear sobre eles." pic.twitter.com/xC3cle3XY7

— Esther Carvalho (@TheodorCarvalho) June 15, 2025