Graham urges review of US-Pakistan ties after Iranian planes reportedly sheltered
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) called for Pakistan’s role in U.S.-Iran negotiations to be reassessed after reports that Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on Pakistani airfields, potentially shielding Iranian hardware from U.S.attacks. A senior U.S.official told CBS News that multiple Iranian aircraft, including a reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering plane, were allowed at a Pakistani air force base, while Pakistani officials denied the claim.
Graham said that if the reporting is accurate,it would require a “complete reevaluation” of Pakistan as a mediator and noted he wouldn’t be surprised given prior statements from Pakistani defense officials toward Israel. He has been a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump’s Iran approach,and his backing helped earn him Trump’s endorsement ahead of a June primary.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) urged a reconsideration of Pakistan‘s role in U.S.-Iran negotiations following reports that Pakistan was allowing Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields.
Pakistan allowed multiple Iranian military aircraft, including a reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering plane, to park at a Pakistani air force base, a senior U.S. official told CBS News. The move could have sheltered Iranian military hardware from U.S. attacks.
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Pakistani officials denied housing any Iranian vehicles, according to CBS News.
“If this reporting is accurate, it would require a complete reevaluation of the role Pakistan is playing as mediator between Iran, the United States and other parties,” Graham posted on X.
The senator added that he would not be shocked if the report were true “given some of the prior statements by Pakistani defense officials towards Israel.”
Graham emerged as one of the most outspoken supporters of President Donald Trump‘s Iran efforts. Earlier in the conflict, the senator expressed skepticism over a ceasefire, arguing that concessions could allow the country to regroup and make a nuclear weapon.
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Graham’s support for the war earned him a coveted GOP endorsement from Trump in April. The incumbent senator will face off against several opponents in a June primary.
“I don’t have to go into great detail, but needless to say, Mark Lynch would be a DISASTER for the Republican Party, and Lindsey Graham just, GETS THE JOB DONE. VOTE FOR LINDSEY ALL THE WAY,” the president posted on Truth Social.
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