“The Pakistanis will lose,” says ex-CIA officer warning against war with India Pakistan would lose any conventional war with India, and open conflict holds no positives for Islamabad, former CIA officer John Kiriakou said, calling the US-Pak strategic relationship over the decades a “transactional” one. “Nothing, literally nothing good will come of an actual war between India and Pakistan because the Pakistanis will lose… And I’m not talking about nuclear weapons, I’m talking just about a conventional war. And so there is no benefit to constantly provoking Indians,” he said in an interview to ANI.Did US Control Pak’s Nuclear Arsenal? CIA Insider Drops Big Bombshell on Musharraf, India and TerrorKiriakou, who spent 15 years at CIA and led counterterrorism operations in Pakistan, also admitted that post 9/11 strike (followed by the Dec 2001 Parliament attack and India-Pak standoff), US was so engaged with al-Qaida and Afghanistan that “we never gave two thoughts to India”. The former CIA officer also recalled that during his posting in Pakistan in 2002, he was unofficially told the Pentagon exercised control over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. He noted that views have since hardened, with Pakistani officials publicly insisting their generals retain sole control. Asked if the Americans informed India about the alleged US role, Kiriakou said he doubted it.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘You can call me Raja’: Indian-origin Congressman shocks racist Florida leader with responseMary Millben Lauds PM Modi’s Leadership, Says Rahul Gandhi ‘Not the Right Person to Lead India’Mary Millben Lauds PM Modi’s Resilience Amid Trump Tariff Challenge, Applauds His DiplomacyIGIA Terminal 2 Inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister, Domestic Flights Resume From SundayIn Khagariya, Amit Shah Frames Bihar Poll As Choice Between NDA’s Five Pandavas And RJD’s Jungle RajTwo Australian Women Cricketers Stalked and Molested in Indore; Police Arrest Accused Amid OutrageBattle for Bihar: Anger, Jobs & Caste – Will Tejashwi Yadav Survive Raghopur’s Tough Questions?9/11 attacks: Ex-CIA officer claims Osama bin Laden escaped to Pakistan disguised as woman‘Bihar Got Not Even 1% of Gujarat’s Share’: Tejashwi Yadav Explodes at PM ModiBangladesh Political Crisis: Sheikh Hasina’s Son Sajeeb Wazed Urges Yunus For Inclusive Election123 Photostories 5 foods that naturally help with sleep apneaWhat Satish Shah’s Indravadan character in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai taught us about family, class, and humor7 easy lifestyle changes that helped a nutritionist lose over 70 kg5 style lessons to learn from South Korean sensation Jun Ji-hyunVitamin D deficiency: 5 ways low levels can impact body and healthThe Great US Return: Office Mandates vs. Remote Work Resistance10 beautiful sarees of Pooja Hegde which are perfect for Chhath Puja 2025Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Nidhi Bhanushali aka former Sonu looks all grown up in desi wearFrom opening about his son Aaryamann’s depression to joking about wanting royalties from Kapil Sharma: Parmeet Sethi gets candid about his life with Archana Puran Singh5 foods that may help slow down or prevent premature graying of hair123Hot PicksDhanteras Gold PriceVande Bharat SleeperBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays OctoberBank Holidays OctoberTop TrendingAndre AgassiLewis HamiltonKendrick PerkinsNBA Gambling ScandalBrad MarchandStephen Curry WifeJustin HerbertLeBron JamesAaron GordonEmman Atienza
Pakistan would lose any conventional war with India, and open conflict holds no positives for Islamabad, former CIA officer John Kiriakou said, calling the US-Pak strategic relationship over the decades a “transactional” one. “Nothing, literally nothing good will come of an actual war between India and Pakistan because the Pakistanis will lose… And I’m not talking about nuclear weapons, I’m talking just about a conventional war. And so there is no benefit to constantly provoking Indians,” he said in an interview to ANI.
Kiriakou, who spent 15 years at CIA and led counterterrorism operations in Pakistan, also admitted that post 9/11 strike (followed by the Dec 2001 Parliament attack and India-Pak standoff), US was so engaged with al-Qaida and Afghanistan that “we never gave two thoughts to India”. The former CIA officer also recalled that during his posting in Pakistan in 2002, he was unofficially told the Pentagon exercised control over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. He noted that views have since hardened, with Pakistani officials publicly insisting their generals retain sole control. Asked if the Americans informed India about the alleged US role, Kiriakou said he doubted it.
