Pakistan Denies Claims of Shielding Iranian Aircraft from US Strikes
"Speculative, Misleading": Pak On Report Claiming It Is Shielding Iran Jets From US Strikes
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Pakistan has dismissed a CBS News report alleging it is protecting Iranian military aircraft at Nur Khan airbase near Rawalpindi, calling the claims 'misleading and sensationalized.' The statement comes amid tensions between Iran and the US, with Pakistan asserting its role as a neutral mediator in regional diplomacy.
- 01Pakistan rejected CBS News claims about protecting Iranian aircraft as misleading.
- 02The foreign ministry emphasized its commitment to regional stability and peace.
- 03The report suggested Iran moved military assets to Pakistan following a US-Iran ceasefire.
- 04US lawmakers are questioning Pakistan's neutrality in the mediation process.
- 05Pakistan maintains it has provided logistical support without military implications.
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Pakistan's foreign ministry has categorically rejected a CBS News report alleging that it is providing shelter for Iranian military aircraft at Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi, calling the claims 'misleading and sensationalized.' The report suggested that Pakistan allowed Iranian military planes to park at the airbase as a means of shielding them from potential US airstrikes, while also serving as a diplomatic intermediary between Tehran and Washington. In response, Pakistan stated that the aircraft, including an Iranian Air Force RC-130, arrived during a ceasefire period and have no connection to military operations. The ministry emphasized its role as a neutral facilitator in regional diplomacy, asserting its commitment to promoting dialogue and reducing tensions. The CBS report has sparked criticism in Washington, with US lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham, questioning Pakistan's impartiality in the mediation process and calling for a reassessment of its diplomatic role amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
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The allegations could affect Pakistan's diplomatic relations with both the US and Iran, potentially complicating its role as a mediator in the region.
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