A Pakistani defence analyst has rejected media claims regarding the alleged presence of Iranian aircraft at a Pakistani airbase, calling the reports misleading and politically motivated.
Speaking during a television programme, retired Air Vice Marshal Aijaz Mahmood said reports suggesting Iranian aircraft were stationed at Nur Khan Airbase lacked evidence and should be viewed as propaganda.
Defence analyst Col. Abid said the presence of Iranian aircraft in Pakistan was linked to logistical and administrative support for visiting delegations during negotiations, calling claims of any unusual military activity misleading and unfounded.@Vjshahzadkhan @Eesh96527Rehan… pic.twitter.com/1KhQ9qXACG
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He argued that if Iranian aircraft had been present at the airbase, radar tracking systems would have recorded clear evidence of their arrival and activity.
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His remarks came after reports in sections of the international media alleged that Iranian aircraft had been seen in Pakistan, a claim already dismissed by Pakistani authorities.
Earlier, Pakistan rejected such reports as misleading and inaccurate, stating there was no truth to claims about Iranian military aircraft operating from Pakistani territory.
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Commenting on remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mahmood said accusations directed at Pakistan should be interpreted as an acknowledgment of the country’s strategic relevance rather than a cause for concern.
He added that criticism from adversaries often reflects recognition of Pakistan’s importance in regional affairs. The discussion also featured retired Lieutenant General Abdul Qayyum and former foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry.
Both participants linked recent incidents of terrorism in Pakistan to what they described as a continuation of broader hostile operations targeting the country’s security environment.
The comments come amid heightened regional tensions following escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, which has led to increased scrutiny of Pakistan’s strategic position.
Analysts have warned that misinformation and unverified military claims can further complicate an already volatile regional landscape.
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Pakistan has maintained that it is not part of the ongoing conflict and continues to advocate diplomatic solutions to regional disputes.
The latest debate reflects growing public attention on Pakistan’s role in Middle Eastern developments and the broader geopolitical implications of regional instability.