Pakistan's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday rejected a US media report that said an Iranian aircraft was linked to military activity at Nur Khan Airbase, calling the account misleading. [1, 2]
Pakistan said aircraft from Iran and the US landed in the country to carry diplomats, security personnel and administrative teams involved in peace talks. It said the Iranian aircraft had no link to any military contingency or storage arrangement. [1, 2]
The ministry said some aircraft and support staff stayed temporarily in Pakistan because further rounds of talks were expected but did not take place. It also said recent visits by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Islamabad were handled under the same logistics. [1, 2]
Pakistan said the first round of Islamabad talks was held on April 11 and 12, after an early-April ceasefire. Anadolu said the ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, while Iran sent its response on Sunday, according to the report. [1, 2]
The Foreign Ministry said Pakistan remains committed to dialogue, de-escalation, regional stability and peaceful engagement, and warned that “such speculative narratives appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace.” [1, 2]
