WANA (May 12) – Pakistan has officially denied reports from a U.S. media outlet claiming the deployment of Iranian military aircraft at its airbases, asserting that such allegations are intended to undermine regional peace and stability.

 

The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed a report by CBS News that suggested Iranian military planes were stationed at Nur Khan Airbase.

 

The Ministry labeled the claims as “misleading and sensationalist,” stating they are aimed at disrupting ongoing efforts to achieve regional stability.

 

Clarification on Aircraft Movements

According to Islamabad, aircraft from both Iran and the United States arrived during a ceasefire period and initial negotiations to transport diplomatic personnel, security teams, and administrative staff.

 

The Ministry clarified the current situation regarding Iranian assets:

  • The Iranian aircraft currently in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire period.
  • The presence of the aircraft has no connection to any military emergencies or maintenance arrangements.
  • Claims suggesting otherwise are considered speculative, misleading, and entirely removed from reality.

 

Background of the Allegations

The denial follows a report by CBS News citing U.S. officials, which claimed that after the April ceasefire announcement, Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft—including an RC-130—at Nur Khan Airbase. A Pakistani official previously rejected the report, noting that such large aircraft “cannot be hidden from public view”.

 

While formal negotiations between Iran and the United States have not yet resumed, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that high-level diplomatic contacts are continuing.