Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed that Iranian aircraft had arrived at Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi during the US-Iran ceasefire, following reports that multiple planes remained there after Islamabad talks. Pakistan rejected claims of any connection to military “contingency” or “preservation,” calling such coverage misleading. It said flights were tied to the first round of talks for moving diplomatic personnel, security teams, and administrative staff, with some aircraft and personnel staying for expected later rounds. The disclosure drew US backlash, including scrutiny of Pakistan’s mediator role.
Pakistan has lifted traffic restrictions in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, allowing heavy movement of essentials and resuming physical university classes. The change follows the cancellation of a planned second round of US-Iran talks in which Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Pakistan without meeting US negotiators. Araghchi called the visit fruitful and praised Pakistan’s role in regional peace.
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