Pakistan denies Iranian jets as US‑Iran truce teeters
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- Pakistan rejected allegations that it sheltered Iranian military aircraft from US strikes, calling the CBS report 'misleading and sensationalised'.
- Trump said the month‑old US‑Iran truce was on 'massive life support' and dismissed Iran’s peace proposal as 'a piece of garbage' he hadn’t even finished reading.
- CBS News reported that Iran moved several military aircraft, including an RC‑130 reconnaissance plane, to Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan after the April 8 ceasefire, potentially shielding them from US attacks.
- Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the Iranian aircraft arrived as part of diplomatic logistics linked to talks in Islamabad on April 11, and that both Iranian and US aircraft used the base.
- CNN reported that some Trump administration officials believe Pakistan is presenting a more positive version of Iran’s position to the US than reality and may be conveying Trump’s displeasure.
Why it matters: US officials risk losing a fragile US‑Iran ceasefire as Pakistan’s diplomatic role is questioned, threatening any progress toward de‑escalation and potentially reigniting regional tensions that could disrupt trade routes.
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