Islamabad, May 12, 2026: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly rejected a report by CBS News regarding the alleged presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, describing the claims as “misleading and sensationalized” and aimed at undermining regional peace efforts.
In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the spokesperson clarified that several aircraft from Iran and the United States had arrived in Pakistan following the ceasefire and during the initial phase of the Islamabad Talks to facilitate the movement of diplomatic personnel, security teams, and administrative staff linked to the dialogue process.
The Foreign Office stated that some aircraft and support personnel temporarily remained in Pakistan in anticipation of future rounds of diplomatic engagement.
“Although formal negotiations have not yet resumed, senior-level diplomatic exchanges have continued,” the statement noted, adding that recent visits by the Iranian Foreign Minister to Islamabad were facilitated under the existing logistical and administrative arrangements.
Rejecting speculation surrounding the aircraft currently stationed in Pakistan, the ministry emphasized that the Iranian planes arrived during the ceasefire period and had “no linkage whatsoever to any military contingency or preservation arrangement.”
“The assertions suggesting otherwise are speculative, misleading, and entirely detached from the factual context,” the statement added.
Pakistan reiterated its commitment to playing a constructive and impartial role in promoting dialogue and de-escalation in the region. The Foreign Office said Islamabad had continued to provide routine logistical and administrative support where necessary while maintaining transparency and communication with all relevant stakeholders.
The statement further underscored Pakistan’s commitment to supporting “all sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions, and advancing regional and global peace, stability, and security.”
