During a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham criticized Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran talks, stating he does not trust Islamabad. His remarks were prompted by a CBS News report alleging that Pakistan permitted Iranian military aircraft to park at its Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi. Graham emphasized the need for the US to consider alternative mediators, questioning whether Pakistan can act fairly given these circumstances. He raised concerns about the implications of such actions for the peace process, indicating that if the reports are accurate, it may necessitate a reevaluation of Pakistan's mediation role. A Pakistani official refuted the claims, arguing that a large number of aircraft could not be concealed in a populous area like Nur Khan. Graham's comments reflect the ongoing challenges in achieving a truce between the US and Iran, as well as the delicate geopolitical dynamics in West Asia.