Pakistan rejects CBS report about presence of Iran aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase
Pakistan has categorically rejected the CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan airbase as misleading and sensationalized, saying such speculative narratives appear aimed at undermining the ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
In an official statement released in Islamabad on Tuesday morning, the Foreign Office said following the ceasefire and during the initial round of the Islamabad Talks, a number of aircraft from Iran and the United States 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 statement added.
It further said although formal negotiations have not yet resumed, senior-level diplomatic exchanges have continued. In this context, visits by the Iranian foreign minister to Islamabad were facilitated through the existing logistical and administrative arrangements.
The Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire period and bear no linkage whatsoever to any military contingency or preservation arrangement, the FO statement said and added, assertions suggesting otherwise are speculative, misleading, and entirely detached from the factual context.
Pakistan has consistently acted as an impartial, constructive, and responsible facilitator in support of dialogue and de-escalation. “In line with this role, Pakistan has extended routine logistical and administrative support where required, while maintaining full transparency and regular communication with all relevant parties,” the statement said.
It further added that Pakistan remains committed to supporting all sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions, and advancing regional and global peace, stability and security.
The clarification came after a CBS News report alleged that multiple Iranian aircraft, including a reconnaissance variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, had been stationed at Nur Khan Airbase following the ceasefire announced last month.
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Official Response to CBS Report on Iranian Aircraft in Pakistan
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