US Senator Questions Pakistan's Role Amid Iranian Aircraft Claims
'I Don't Trust Them': US Senator Turns On Pak Over Iranian Aircraft Claims
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A US senator has expressed distrust towards Pakistan following a report that Iranian military aircraft were sheltered at a Pakistani airbase. This revelation raises concerns about Pakistan's neutrality as a mediator in the US-Iran standoff, prompting Islamabad to reject the claims as misleading.
- 01US Senator Lindsey Graham doubts Pakistan's neutrality as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict.
- 02A CBS News report alleged that Iranian military aircraft were allowed to park at a Pakistani airbase.
- 03Pakistan's foreign ministry dismissed the report as misleading and sensationalized.
- 04The aircraft in question reportedly arrived during a ceasefire period between the US and Iran.
- 05Pakistan maintains it has acted as an impartial facilitator for regional stability.
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US Senator Lindsey Graham has voiced skepticism towards Pakistan's role as a mediator in the US-Iran standoff after a CBS News report claimed Iranian military aircraft were sheltered at a Pakistani airbase. Graham stated he does not trust Pakistan, suggesting that if the claims are true, the US should seek alternative mediators. The report indicated that Iranian aircraft, including an Iranian Air Force RC-130 reconnaissance plane, were allowed to land at Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan. In response, Pakistan's foreign ministry rejected the report, calling it 'misleading and sensationalized.' They clarified that the aircraft arrived during a ceasefire period to support diplomatic personnel and had no military implications. Pakistan emphasized its commitment to facilitating dialogue and maintaining transparency with all parties involved.
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This situation could affect Pakistan's diplomatic relations with both the US and Iran, potentially complicating its role in regional stability efforts.
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