Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields
Summary
Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to use its airfields, possibly protecting them from U.S. attacks, while also hosting diplomatic talks to reduce tensions. Iran parked some civilian planes in Afghanistan as well, amid ongoing conflict and negotiations involving the U.S., Pakistan, Iran, and China.Key Facts
- Pakistan let Iranian military planes, including a special reconnaissance aircraft, park at Nur Khan Air Base near Rawalpindi.
- Iran also sent civilian aircraft to Afghanistan, with at least one plane staying at Kabul airport and later moved to Herat for safety.
- Pakistan denies large Iranian fleets are hidden at Nur Khan Air Base, saying such activity would be visible in the city.
- The Taliban denies any Iranian military planes are in Afghanistan.
- Pakistan is trying to act as a diplomatic link between Iran and the United States.
- China is Pakistan’s main arms supplier, providing about 80% of Pakistan’s major weapons from 2020 to 2024.
- China supports Pakistan’s role in mediating talks between Tehran and Washington.
- Iran made a peace proposal demanding U.S. reparations, recognition of control over the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting of sanctions, but President Trump rejected the offer.
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