Geopolitics

Pakistan Covertly Shields Iranian Military Assets from U.S. Strikes

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

U.S. officials revealed Pakistan secretly hosted Iranian military aircraft, including reconnaissance planes, at Nur Khan Airbase to protect them from potential American strikes. This clandestine cooperation occurred despite Pakistan's status as a U.S. ally and amid collapsed ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

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Pakistan's double-game undermines U.S. regional strategy and reveals the limits of American influence over nominal allies in critical proxy conflicts.

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