Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:45am on 12 May 2026,Tuesday International
Pakistan reportedly allowed Iranian military aircraft to quietly park at its airbases during the US-Iran conflict, potentially shielding them from possible American airstrikes, according to US officials cited by CBS News. Reports said several Iranian aircraft, including an RC-130 reconnaissance plane, were moved to Pakistan Air Force Base Nur Khan near Rawalpindi shortly after the April ceasefire announcement. Iran also reportedly relocated some civilian aircraft to Afghanistan as part of efforts to protect aviation assets amid escalating tensions. Pakistani officials denied the claims, arguing such aircraft movements could not remain hidden at a major urban airbase. US Senator Lindsey Graham said Pakistan’s mediator role would require “complete reevaluation” if the allegations proved true. (PC: X)
