ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office of Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected a report by a US-based media outlet regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, terming the claims “misleading and sensationalised”.
In a statement, the Foreign Office said speculative narratives regarding the aircraft appeared aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional peace and stability.
“Pakistan categorically rejects the CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase as misleading and sensationalised. Such speculative narratives appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace,” the statement said.
The FO explained that following the ceasefire and during the initial round of the Islamabad Talks, a number of aircraft from Iran and the United States arrived in Pakistan to facilitate the movement of diplomatic personnel, security teams and administrative staff associated with the talks process.
It added that after the initial negotiations, some aircraft and support personnel remained temporarily in Pakistan in anticipation of further rounds of engagement.
The Foreign Office said that although formal negotiations had not yet resumed, senior-level diplomatic exchanges were continuing.
In this context, visits by Abbas Araghchi to Islamabad were facilitated through existing logistical and administrative arrangements.
The statement further clarified that the Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan had arrived during the ceasefire period and had “no linkage whatsoever” to any military contingency or preservation arrangement.
“Assertions suggesting otherwise are speculative, misleading, and entirely detached from the factual context,” the FO added.
The Foreign Office stressed that Pakistan had consistently acted as an impartial, constructive and responsible facilitator in support of dialogue and de-escalation.
It said Pakistan had extended routine logistical and administrative support where required while maintaining transparency and regular communication with all relevant parties.
“Pakistan remains committed to supporting all sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions, and advancing regional and global peace, stability, and security,” the statement concluded.
