Washington: A recent report by CBS news citing US officials has sparked controversy over Pakistan's role as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict. According to the report, Islamabad may be harbouring Iranian military aircraft, shielding them from US strikes during the US-Iran war.
The report claims that Iran sent multiple aircraft, including a reconnaissance and intelligence gathering plane, to Pakistan's Nur Khan air force base. However, Pakistan's foreign ministry has denied any arrangement with Tehran to protect the planes, stating that they arrived during the ceasefire period and are not linked to any military contingency.
Experts believe that the report will not affect Islamabad's positioning vis-a-vis Washington and Islamabad, as Pakistan's role as a mediator is not compromised as long as the planes are not running missions. The report also mentions that Iranian aircraft were stationed in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, but Afghan officials have denied the presence of any Iranian aircraft.
