Pakistan's Controversial Role in US-Iran Mediation
The CBS report highlights Pakistan's contentious mediation role in the US-Iran conflict, accusing it of sheltering Iranian aircraft from American strikes. This prompted criticism from US officials, notably Senator Lindsey Graham, demanding a re-evaluation of Pakistan's mediator role. Pakistan vehemently denies these allegations, citing misrepresentation in media reports.
A US media report has sparked controversy over Pakistan's role in mediating the US-Iran conflict. Accusations suggest Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields as protection from potential US airstrikes.
This report led Senator Lindsey Graham to question Pakistan's neutrality in the situation. At a Senate subcommittee hearing, Graham criticized Pakistan, suggesting its actions do not align with those of a fair mediator.
Pakistan's Foreign Office has dismissed the report as misleading, asserting that any Iranian aircraft in the country were there during the ceasefire and unrelated to military strategies. The debate continues as Islamabad tries to balance its relations between the US, Iran, and China.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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