Ministry calls claims “misleading and sensational,” says planes for diplomatic logistics arrived during ceasefire
Pakistan categorically rejected the CBS News report on the presence of Iranian aircraft at the Nur Khan air base, calling it “misleading and sensationalist.” These “speculative narratives” appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace, according to the 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 on Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), after the ceasefire and during the initial round of the Talks about IslamabadSeveral planes 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 temporarily remained in Pakistan in anticipation of subsequent rounds of fighting,” the ministry said.
He clarified that “although formal negotiations have not yet resumed, high-level diplomatic exchanges have continued.” The ministry added: “In this context, the visits of the Iranian Foreign Minister to Islamabad were facilitated thanks to 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 with any military contingency or preservation agreement,” the statement added.
The ministry called any statement that might suggest otherwise “speculative, misleading and totally removed from the factual context.”
He added that Pakistan has continued to act as an “impartial, constructive and responsible facilitator in support of dialogue and de-escalation of tensions.” 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 a CBS News A report released Monday alleged that Pakistan, despite positioning itself as a diplomatic conduit between Iran and the United States, “quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields, potentially protecting them from American airstrikes.” The claims were made citing US officials who allegedly had knowledge of the matter, the news agency said.
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