Pakistan presents itself as a ‘peacemaker’ to end the US-Iran war, but its efforts at mediation appear to be more ‘drama’ than reality. During the war, Pakistan had secretly given permission to Iran’s military planes to stay at its airbase. A shocking revelation regarding this has been made in a report. An American MP close to Donald Trump has raised questions on this decision of the neighboring country.
Did Iran send its planes to Pakistan?
CBS News quoted American officials as saying that just a few days after the announcement of ceasefire between US and Iran, Iran had sent its planes to ‘Noor Khan Airbase’ in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. These aircraft especially included ‘RC-130’, which is used for intelligence gathering and surveillance. It is being said that to avoid possible US attacks, Tehran had sent its planes to Noor Khan Airbase in Pakistan.
What did the American senators say?
There is resentment in America regarding this report. The American senator has warned that if this proves to be true then relations with Pakistan will have to be reconsidered. donald trump American MP Lindsey Graham, close to him, has reacted.
He posted on social media platform He further said that ‘considering some of the earlier statements of Pakistani defense officials regarding Israel, they would not be surprised if this news is true.’
Pakistan rejected
Pakistan termed Iran’s claims of allowing planes to land at its airbase as completely false. Pakistani officials say that Noor Khan Airbase is located in the middle of the city, it is impossible to keep such big planes hidden from public view.
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