Islamabad denies Iranian military aircraft presence at Nur Khan

“Islamabad denies Iranian military aircraft presence at Nur Khan The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan rejected a CBS News report alleging that Iranian aircraft had been stationed at Nur Khan Air Base during the conflict involving Iran and the United States. In a statement, the ministry said it “categorically rejects” the report and described the claims as speculative narratives intended to undermine efforts to achieve regional peace and stability. Pakistan said the Iranian aircraft currently grounded in the country had arrived during the ceasefire period and stressed that Pakistan remains committed to supporting “all sincere efforts” to promote dialogue and diplomacy. CBS had earlier reported, citing anonymous US officials, that Iranian military aircraft were moved to the air base near Rawalpindi during the conflict. Logos of Federal Air Command and PAF Base Nur Khan seen in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 26 March 2026 (Akhtar Soomro/Reuters)

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