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Islamabad, Pakistan – A recent claim by CBS News regarding the presence of Iranian military aircraft at Pakistan’s Shamsi Air Base has been firmly rejected by the Pakistani government. The denial came after the American network broadcast a report suggesting that Iran had secretly deployed its military aircraft at the facility, situated in the southwestern province of Balochistan.
According to Pakistani diplomatic sources, the claim is “completely unfounded” and based on “incorrect information.” The country’s foreign office released a statement expressing disappointment over the unverified report, emphasizing that it might have grave repercussions on bilateral relationships with the international community and regional stability.
The alleged deployment of Iranian military aircraft at the Shamsi Air Base is said to have originated from “misinformation and speculation.” Pakistan firmly maintains that no foreign military entity, including Iran, has been allowed to deploy its military equipment or personnel at its domestic air bases without prior consent from the relevant authorities.
In reaction to the CBS report, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson emphasized, “We categorically deny the claim made by CBS regarding the presence of Iranian military aircraft at Pakistan’s Shamsi Air Base. We urge the media to exercise utmost caution while publishing sensitive information that might damage the reputation of friendly nations and exacerbate regional tensions.”
While neither Pakistan nor Iran has explicitly confirmed the true circumstances surrounding the air base, analysts believe the dispute has more to do with regional politics and Washington’s increasing pressure on Islamabad to rein in its ties with Tehran. Critics point out that the CBS report is indicative of the US government’s continued effort to isolate Iran globally.
The Pakistan-Iran relationship has long been shaped by strategic regional cooperation, economic partnerships, and cultural ties despite the strained US relations with both countries. Both nations maintain that their ties are “based on mutual respect and interest.” In response to the unfolding controversy, the Iranian ambassador to Islamabad assured his counterparts that the reported incident is “nothing but misinformation.”
The United States, meanwhile, has refused to comment officially, but diplomatic sources suggest that the recent controversy over the Shamsi Air Base is a part of the larger US-Iran standoff. Pakistan, caught in the crossfire of a regional proxy conflict fueled by its historical ties with both nations, has called for an immediate de-escalation to ensure regional peace and stability.