Pakistan Accused of Shielding Iranian Military Aircraft from U.S. Airstrikes
U.S. officials reported on May 11, 2026, that Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft, including an RC-130 reconnaissance plane, to park at Nur Khan Air Base. This move reportedly shields the assets from American airstrikes conducted under Operation Epic Fury. While Islamabad officially acts as a mediator, the presence of Iranian military assets on Pakistani soil has raised significant concerns in Washington regarding Pakistan's neutrality in the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
Date: May 11, 2026
Location: Pakistan
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: CBS News