Pakistan rejects CBS News report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase as misleading

Islamabad: Pakistan has categorically rejected the CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase as misleading and sensationalized.

In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said such speculative narratives appear to be aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace.

The spokesperson said following the ceasefire and during the initial round of Islamabad Talks, a number of aircraft from Iran and the United States arrived in Pakistan to facilitate movement of diplomatic personnel, security teams and administrative staff associated with the talks process. Some aircraft and support personnel remained temporarily in Pakistan in anticipation of subsequent rounds of engagement.

Tahir Andrabi said although formal negotiations have not yet resumed, senior-level diplomatic exchanges have continued. In this context, visits by the Iranian Foreign Minister to Islamabad were facilitated through the existing logistical and administrative arrangements.

The spokesperson clarified that the Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire period and bear no linkage whatsoever to any military contingency or preservation arrangement. He said assertions suggesting otherwise are speculative, misleading and entirely detached from the factual context.

Tahir Andrabi emphasized that Pakistan has consistently acted as an impartial, constructive and responsible facilitator in support of dialogue and de-escalation. In line with this role, Pakistan has extended routine logistical and administrative support where required, while maintaining full transparency and regular communication with all relevant parties.

He said Pakistan remains committed to supporting all sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions and advancing regional and global peace, stability and security.