Pakistan rejects CBS report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase: FO

Says Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan arrived during ceasefire period

Pakistan on Tuesday categorically rejected the US-based media outletCBS Newsreport regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, describing it as "misleading. sensationalised," stating that "such speculative narratives appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace."

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), "following theceasefireand during theinitial round of theIslamabad Talks, several aircraft from Iran. the US arrived in Pakistan to facilitate the movement of diplomatic personnel, security teams, and administrative staff associated with the talks process."

"Some aircraft and support personnel remained temporarily in Pakistan in anticipation of subsequent rounds of engagement," the ministry said.

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It clarified that "although formal negotiationshave not yet resumed, senior-level diplomatic exchanges have continued." The ministry added, "In this context,visits by the Iranian foreign ministerto Islamabad were facilitated through the existing logistical. administrative arrangements".

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"The Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire period. bears no connection whatsoever to any military contingency or preservation arrangement," the statement added.

The ministry termed any assertion that may suggest otherwise "speculative, misleading, and entirely detached from the factual context".

It added that Pakistan had continued to act as an "impartial, constructive,. responsiblefacilitator in support of dialogueand de-escalation." In alignment with this, Pakistan had "extended routine logistical and administrative support where required," MOFA stated, adding that the country had maintained "full transparency and regular communication with all relevant parties".

The ministry said that "Pakistan remains committed to supporting all sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions,. advancing regional and global peace, stability, and security."

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The statement came after aCBS Newsreport published on Monday alleged that Pakistan, despite positioning itself as a diplomatic conduit between Iran. the United States, "quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes." The claims were made citing US officials who reportedly retained knowledge of the matter, the news agency said.

Apost on X also allegedthat multiple Iranian aircraft. including a reconnaissance variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, had been stationed at Nur Khan Airbase following the ceasefire announcement last month.

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