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Pakistan denied helping Iran shield aircraft after US-Iran ceasefire as US officials allege airbase use
International
Published on 14 May 2026
Iran reportedly parked multiple military aircraft at Nur Khan
Pakistan has been trying to mediate an end to the US-Iran conflict, but CBS News citing US officials alleges it let Iranian aircraft use Pakistani airbases to reduce the risk of American strikes. The report says Iran moved both military and civilian planes for safety, including to Nur Khan airbase in April. Pakistan’s senior official rejected the claims, arguing Nur Khan is too public to conceal activity. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham urged a complete re-evaluation of Pakistan’s mediator role.
- CBS cited US officials saying Iran used Pakistani airbases for protection
- Report alleged multiple Iranian aircraft, including reconnaissance and intelligence planes, went to Nur Khan
- Pakistan’s official denied claims, noting Nur Khan is central and aircraft can’t be hidden
- Afghan officials said a Mahan Air civilian plane landed in Kabul before fighting began
- China provided about 80% of Pakistan’s major arms in 2020 to 2024, study says
- US-Iran hostilities started Feb 28 and have been paused since April 8
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