As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, according to CBS citing sources
- Iran also sent civilian aircraft to park in neighboring Afghanistan. It was not clear if military aircraft were among those flights, two of the officials told CBS News.
- A senior Pakistan official rejected the claims involving Nur Khan Air Base, telling CBS News, that "Nur Khan base is right in the heart of [the] city, a large fleet of aircrafts parked there can't be hidden from [the] public eye."
Context
Pakistan's role as a mediator between Iran and the U.S. could signal shifting alliances, which may escalate tensions in the region. The potential presence of Iranian military aircraft on Pakistani airfields complicates the geopolitical landscape, adding a dimension that may affect energy markets and investor sentiment towards risk assets. Watch for impacts on oil prices if these developments provoke a broader military response from the U.S.
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