Pakistan rubbishes claims of Assassination plot against Asim Munir during Swiss Talks

RAWALPINDI – A sensational interview sparked frenzy over high-stakes diplomatic efforts involving US, Iran, and Pakistan, raising questions about what may have been unfolding behind closed doors during recent negotiations in Switzerland, which was attending by Pakistan’s top civil-military leaders. Brazilian journalist and analyst Pepe Escobar alleged that Pakistan’s military intelligence uncovered purported assassination plot targeting Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during diplomatic engagements linked to US-Iran de-escalation efforts. He said the alleged plot was linked to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, with Pakistan reportedly delivering a stern warning that any attack on its delegation would trigger a forceful response. Breaking: Israeli Intelligence agency Mossad wanted to assassinate the Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir while he was in Switzerland for US-Iran talks. — Mossad wanted to assassinate Pakistani military chief Asim Munir to derail US-Iran peace-talks and throw the region… pic.twitter.com/mWkgKrARNc — South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) June 24, 2026 As the comments raised alot of questions, a senior Pakistani security official termed the claim as “complete nonsense,” saying the visit to Switzerland by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir faced no such threats. The official said there were no security alerts, no extraordinary concerns from Swiss or American security agencies, and no indication of any threat throughout the delegation’s stay in Lucerne. “Absolutely rubbish and complete nonsense. Nothing of this sort occurred,” a well-placed Pakistani security official said while responding to this sensational X post.According to the official, the entire Swiss visit by the Pakistani delegation, including Prime Minister Shehbaz… https://t.co/6m3XmHPhPp — Kamran Khan (@AajKamranKhan) June 24, 2026 Amid official denial, the allegations garnered attention as they emerged at a time when