Pakistan's Role in U.S.-Iran Mediation Questioned Amid Allegations of Hosting Iranian Jets
Recent reports have surfaced alleging that Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its Nur Khan Airbase during the U.S.-Iran crisis, potentially shielding them from American and Israeli airstrikes. This development has raised questions about Pakistan's neutrality in its role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran. According to sources, Tehran moved several key defense assets to the Pakistani airbase, including an Iranian Air Force RC-130 aircraft. The U.S. believes this move was part of Iran's strategy to protect its military assets from potential strikes. The report has sparked significant backlash in Washington, with U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham, questioning Pakistan's diplomatic role and calling for a reassessment of its position as a mediator.