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Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields despite mediator role in conflict with U.S.

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Washington — As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.  Iran also sent civilian aircraft to park in neighboring Afghanistan. It was not clear if … Read more

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

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ISLAMABAD — As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Islamabad isn’t often called on to act as an intermediary in high-stakes diplomacy, but it’s … Read more