TAMPA, Fla. (Diya TV) — Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, made alarming nuclear threats against India and warned of global consequences if Pakistan faces an existential threat. Speaking at a private black-tie dinner in Tampa, Florida, Munir declared that if pushed to the brink, Pakistan would “take half the world down” with it.

The event was hosted by Pakistani businessman Adnan Asad, the country’s honorary consul in Tampa. Phones and recording devices were banned at the dinner, but several attendees later shared details with the media.

Munir’s comments, reported by The Print, mark the first known instance of nuclear threats being issued against another country from U.S. soil. His statements come during rising tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which led to a major diplomatic fallout.

The army chief reportedly said, “We are a nuclear nation. If we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us.” He emphasized that Pakistan has no shortage of missiles and is prepared to target key Indian infrastructure if provoked.

He specifically mentioned the Indus Waters Treaty, which India has recently put on hold. Munir warned that New Delhi’s decision could trigger food shortages for over 250 million people. He threatened to destroy any dams India builds on the Indus River, stating, “We will wait for India to build a dam, and then destroy it with ten missiles.”

He also reportedly referenced a tweet featuring Surah Fil, a Quranic verse that describes divine intervention against enemy forces. The tweet, which included an image of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, was meant as a signal to India. Munir claimed the post was a warning of what Pakistan could do in a future conflict.

He said, “We’ll start from India’s East, where their most valuable assets are, and then move westwards.” Using a crude metaphor, he described India as a Mercedes and Pakistan as a gravel-filled dump truck. “If the truck hits the car, who is going to be the loser?” he asked, suggesting Pakistan is ready to absorb damage in a high-stakes clash.

Tensions between the two countries have been escalating in recent months. After the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, a military strike that targeted terror camps and air bases across Pakistan. The operation was followed by several days of cross-border skirmishes.

New Delhi accused Islamabad of harboring militant groups. In response, India suspended parts of the Indus Waters Treaty, reduced Pakistan’s diplomatic presence, and expelled military attachés.

Despite this, Munir accused India of unprovoked aggression and claimed it lacked “strategic foresight.” He insisted that any future attacks would be met with a decisive and overwhelming response.

Munir’s Tampa trip marks his second visit to the United States in just two months. During his stay, he met with top American military officials, including U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine. The two discussed issues of “mutual professional interest,” according to a statement released by Pakistan’s military.

In a separate engagement, Munir attended a private lunch with President Donald Trump at the White House. The lunch reportedly focused on expanding bilateral ties, including a potential oil deal. Munir joked that Pakistan had nominated Trump for a Nobel Prize, saying, “We are not misers. If someone does good work, we praise and appreciate them.”

The timing of Munir’s remarks raises serious concerns about nuclear stability in South Asia. With ongoing friction between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, the international community may now have to pay closer attention to the risk of escalation.

His speech has already stirred diplomatic unease and sparked criticism from security analysts. Many fear that such rhetoric, especially when delivered on U.S. soil, could heighten instability and reduce chances for peaceful dialogue.