Pakistan is facing scrutiny after a report by Columbia Broadcasting System News claimed it allowed Iranian military aircraft to use its airbases during the recent conflict between the United States and Iran. The report said multiple Iranian aircraft, including a reconnaissance plane, were moved to Nur Khan Air Base after a ceasefire was announced, prompting criticism from lawmakers in Washington.

Senator Lindsey Graham called for a reassessment of Pakistan’s role as a mediator if the claims prove accurate. A senior Pakistani official denied the allegations, arguing that the airbase is located in a densely populated area where such activity would be visible to the public.

The report also alleged that Iran relocated a civilian aircraft to Afghanistan during the conflict, though both Afghan and Taliban officials disputed parts of that account. The controversy comes as Pakistan seeks to balance relations with Washington, Tehran and Beijing while presenting itself as a stabilizing intermediary.

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high despite the ceasefire, with Iranian officials insisting that uranium enrichment is non negotiable. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, saying the ceasefire remains fragile.