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Pakistan Denies US Media Claim About Iranian Aircraft at Airbase
(MENAFN) Pakistan has rejected a US media report alleging the presence of an Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, calling the claims misleading and inaccurate, according to reports.
In an official statement, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry dismissed the CBS News report, stating that it categorically denies suggestions that Iranian aircraft arrived during a ceasefire period for undisclosed purposes. Officials said such narratives appear designed to undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at regional stability.
The ministry explained that aircraft from both Iran and the United States have landed in Pakistan in connection with logistical arrangements supporting diplomatic and administrative coordination. These movements, it said, were part of efforts linked to discussions intended to reduce tensions in the region.
Authorities also stated that some aircraft and supporting personnel have remained temporarily in the country in anticipation of possible further rounds of talks, even though formal negotiations have not yet resumed.
Pakistan further clarified that recent visits by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian to Islamabad were conducted under established logistical protocols and should not be interpreted as military-related activity.
Islamabad strongly rejected claims that Iranian aircraft were connected to any military contingency operations, describing such interpretations as speculative and inconsistent with the factual situation.
Officials reiterated that Pakistan is acting as a neutral facilitator, maintaining communication with relevant parties while supporting dialogue and de-escalation efforts in the region.
The response follows a CBS News report alleging that Pakistan may have served as a discreet diplomatic intermediary between Tehran and Washington, and that Iranian aircraft had been positioned at Pakistani facilities in a manner potentially linked to broader security concerns.
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