Pakistan’s bid to present itself as a neutral go-between in the US-Iran standoff is being challenged after reports claimed Iranian military aircraft were quietly hosted at Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi. CBS News, citing US officials, said the aircraft transfer followed shortly after Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran in early April. Analysts argue the timing and the base’s sensitivity undercut Pakistan’s mediator narrative, especially as reports also point to separate Iranian air activity involving Mahan Air. Pakistan and Taliban officials denied claims.
India and Russia have agreed under the Indo-Russian Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement to station up to 3,000 troops on each other’s territory at any given time. The pact also allows deployment of up to five warships and ten military aircraft per side, with an option to extend beyond the initial five-year term.
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