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Iranian aircraft in Pakistan have no military linkage: Foreign Office
Key takeaways
- According to CBS News, Pakistan had quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields, allegedly to shield them from possible American airstrikes.
- Responding to the report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs termed the claims “speculative narratives” aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace.
- “Some aircraft and support personnel remained temporarily in Pakistan in anticipation of subsequent rounds of engagement,” the statement added.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday categorically rejected a CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, describing it as misleading and sensationalized, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
According to CBS News, Pakistan had quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields, allegedly to shield them from possible American airstrikes.
Responding to the report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs termed the claims “speculative narratives” aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace.
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