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Trump Ally Questions Pakistan Mediator Role As Iran Jet Shelter Claims Erupt

International
Published on 12 May 2026
Trump Ally Questions Pakistan Mediator Role As Iran Jet Shelter Claims Erupt

US doubts: planes allegedly sheltered from strikes

A fresh diplomatic storm has hit Pakistan after US officials, citing CBS News, alleged that Islamabad quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at the Nur Khan airbase. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says the claims require a review of Pakistan’s standing and neutrality amid rising tensions. Islamabad has not been shown to confirm the allegations, but doubts are widening in Washington.

  • US officials allege Iranian jets were sheltered at Nur Khan base
  • Senator Lindsey Graham demands a review of Pakistan’s diplomatic role
  • Claim suggests Pakistan may not be neutral during current tensions
  • Reports raise the risk of deeper US-Pakistan friction
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