Pakistan Denies Allegations of Harboring Iranian Aircraft

Pakistan on Tuesday strongly refuted a US media report alleging that it provided sanctuary for Iranian military aircraft on its airfield as protection against American attacks. The Foreign Office stated the aircraft arrived during a ceasefire period and is unrelated to military activity.

The report by CBS News claimed Tehran dispatched aircraft to Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi following President Donald Trump's ceasefire announcement with Iran, including an Iranian Air Force reconnaissance aircraft. These assertions were labeled as misleading and sensationalized by Pakistan.

The Foreign Office emphasized the narrative aimed to undermine peace efforts, asserting its role as an impartial mediator committed to regional stability. Pakistan continues to facilitate diplomatic exchanges and supports sincere initiatives for peace and de-escalation, having shared Iranian peace proposals with the US.

(With inputs from agencies.)