Ministry calls claims ‘misleading and sensational’, says planes arrived for diplomatic logistics during ceasefire
Pakistan categorically refused CBS News report on the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, describing it as “misleading and sensational”. Such “speculative narratives” appear to be aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Official response to CBS report on Iranian planes in Pakistan
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According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday after the ceasefire and during the initial round of Islamabad talksseveral flights from Iran and the United States arrived in Pakistan to facilitate the movement of diplomatic personnel, security teams and administrative personnel related to the talks process.
“Some aircraft and support personnel remained temporarily in Pakistan in anticipation of subsequent rounds of engagement,” the ministry said.
It clarified that “although formal negotiations have not yet resumed, high-level diplomatic exchanges have continued.” The ministry added: “In this context, the Iranian Foreign Minister’s visit to Islamabad was facilitated through the existing logistical and administrative arrangements”.
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“The Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire period and has no connection whatsoever with any military readiness or preservation arrangement,” the statement added.
The ministry labeled any claim that might suggest otherwise “speculative, misleading and completely detached from the factual context”.
It added that Pakistan has continued to act as an “impartial, constructive and responsible facilitator in support of dialogue and de-escalation.” In line with this, Pakistan has “extended routine logistical and administrative support where necessary,” MOFA stated, adding that the country has maintained “full transparency and regular communication with all relevant parties”.
The ministry concluded the statement by reaffirming Pakistan’s sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions and promoting regional and global peace, stability and security.
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The statement comes after one CBS News Report published on Monday claimed that Pakistan, despite positioning itself as a diplomatic conduit between Iran and the US, “quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields, potentially protecting them from US airstrikes.” The claims were made in reference to US officials who allegedly retained knowledge of the matter, the news agency said.
A posting on X also claimed that several 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.
