Shocking Revelations: Ex-CIA Officer Claims US 'Bought' Pakistan's Nukes from Musharraf with Millions in Aid

The whistleblower, who served as CIA's counter-terrorism chief in Pakistan in 2002, painted a picture of deep US influence over Islamabad's security apparatus during Musharraf's regime.

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Kiriakou revealed: "We gave millions of dollars in military and economic aid. In return, Musharraf let us do everything." This "purchase," he claimed, granted Washington near-total access to Pakistan's military and intelligence operations, raising questions about sovereignty and global nuclear security. Yet, Musharraf allegedly played a double game, feigning alliance with the US while allowing the Pakistan Army and extremists to fuel terrorism against India.

Kiriakou's disclosures extend to high-stakes India-Pakistan tensions. He recounted the 2002 brink of war following India's Operation Parakram after the Parliament attack, when US families were evacuated from Islamabad. "We thought India and Pakistan could go to war," he said, crediting US diplomacy for averting disaster. On the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the ex-officer dismissed Al-Qaeda involvement, insisting they were orchestrated by Pakistan-backed groups—a view later confirmed. He praised India's "restrained response" post-Parliament and Mumbai assaults, noting it prevented escalation.

Further bombshells include Saudi Arabia's intervention to shield nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan from US pursuit, and the infamous escape of Osama bin Laden from Tora Bora in 2001. Disguised in women's clothing, bin Laden fled to Pakistan via a translator's betrayal, evading capture until his 2011 Abbottabad raid.

Kiriakou lambasted US foreign policy as transactional, prioritizing self-interest over democracy—exemplified by its oil-for-arms Saudi ties. With shifting global dynamics involving China, India, and Saudi Arabia, these claims underscore enduring US-Pakistan nuclear entanglements and South Asian volatility.

As debates rage on Pakistan nuclear weapons US control and Musharraf's legacy, Kiriakou's testimony demands scrutiny from policymakers worldwide. Will these revelations reshape narratives on counter-terrorism and regional stability?