Islamabad denies sheltering Iran jets, Trump praises Pakistan's mediation as 'absolutely great'
Pakistan has denied reports that it allowed Iranian aircraft to use its airfields, calling the claims "misleading and sensationalized." The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Iranian and U.S.
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- May 12
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Open questions and key claims
US President Donald Trump stated the month-old truce between the US and Iran is on 'massive life support'.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry called the CBS report 'misleading and sensationalised'.
Donald Trump reasserted his support for Pakistan to serve as a mediator between Iran and the United States.
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the CBS report 'misleading and sensationalized'.
Islamabad hosted senior delegations for talks on April 11-12 after helping secure a temporary two-week ceasefire.
A CBS report suggested Iran may have sent a civilian aircraft to Afghanistan during the conflict.
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