‘Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase’: Pakistan rejects US media outlet report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected an American media outlet’s report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, terming it “misleading and sensationalized.” Such speculative narratives appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said in a statement issued here on Tuesday.

Following the ceasefire and during the initial round of the Islamabad Talks, he stated that several 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,” Andrabi added.

Although formal negotiations have not yet resumed, senior-level diplomatic exchanges have continued, the FO spokesperson said. In this context, he highlighted visits by the Iranian Foreign Minister to Islamabad were facilitated through the existing logistical and administrative arrangements.

Tahir Andrabi further clarified, “The Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire period and bears no linkage whatsoever to any military contingency or preservation arrangement”. 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, he remarked. In line with this role, the spokesperson emphasised Pakistan has extended routine logistical and administrative support where required, while maintaining full transparency and regular communication with all relevant parties.

“Pakistan remains committed to supporting all sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions, and advancing regional and global peace, stability, and security,” he pointed out.

The FO statement follows a “CBS News” report published on Monday, which alleged that Pakistan, despite placing itself as a diplomatic channel between Iran and the United States, “silently 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 report further claimed.

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