Ministry calls claims ‘misleading and sensationalist’, says planes arrived for diplomatic logistics during ceasefire
Pakistan has categorically rejected CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan airbase, calling it “misleading and sensationalist.” Such “speculative narratives” appear intended to undermine 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 released Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), following the ceasefire and during the first round of negotiations, Talks in Islamabadseveral Iranian and American planes arrived in Pakistan to facilitate the movement of diplomatic personnel, security teams and administrative personnel associated with the talks process.
“Some aircraft and support personnel remained temporarily in Pakistan in preparation for subsequent engagement rounds,” 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 stationed 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 completely detached from the factual context.”
He added that Pakistan continued to act as an “impartial, constructive and responsible facilitator for dialogue and de-escalation.” In line with this, Pakistan has “extended routine logistical and administrative support where necessary”, the foreign ministry said, adding that the country has maintained “full transparency and regular communication with all parties concerned”.
The ministry concluded its statement by reaffirming Pakistan’s sincere efforts to promote dialogue, reduce tensions and advance regional and global peace, stability and security.
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The statement comes after a CBS News A report released Monday alleges that Pakistan, despite positioning itself as a diplomatic intermediary between Iran and the United States, “has quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields, potentially protecting them from U.S. airstrikes.” The claims were made citing US officials who may have retained knowledge of the matter, the news agency said.
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