ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The reporter, Jim LaPorta, who did the CBS story on Iranian aircraft parked at Nur khan Airbase, was previously fired by The Associated Press (AP) in 2022 following erroneous reporting.
The CBS story was described as “poorly sourced,” “professionally weak,” and “slanted,” sparking debate over journalistic standards and media credibility.
So it turns out one of the reporters @JimLaPorta who wrote the @CBSNews poorly sourced, professionally weak & clearly slanted story was fired from The Associated Press @AP for erroneous reporting. Here’s the proof in my show (plus added screenshots) pic.twitter.com/KvNbS0GnQY
— Fahd Husain (@Fahdhusain) May 12, 2026
Pakistan terms report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan airbase ‘misleading’
Pakistan on Tuesday categorically rejected the report published by a US-based media outlet, CBS News, regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, calling it ‘misleading and sensationalized’.
The CBS report, citing US officials, alleged that Pakistan ‘quietly allowed’ Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes.
Days after US President Trump announced the ceasefire with Iran in early April, Tehran sent multiple aircraft to the Nur Khan Air Base, the report added. “Among the military hardware was an Iranian Air Force RC-130, a reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft,” it claimed.
Rejecting the claims, the Foreign Office spokesperson said, “Such speculative narratives appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace.”
The FO further added that following the ceasefire and during the initial round of the Islamabad Talks, a number of aircraft from Iran and the United States arrived in Pakistan to facilitate the movement of diplomatic personnel, security teams, and administrative staff associated with the talks process.
“Some aircraft and support personnel remained temporarily in Pakistan in anticipation of subsequent rounds of engagement,” it stated.
The statement maintained that “although formal negotiations have not yet resumed, senior-level diplomatic exchanges have continued. In this context, visits by the Iranian Foreign Minister to Islamabad were facilitated through the existing logistical and administrative arrangements.”
“The Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire period and bears no linkage whatsoever to any military contingency or preservation arrangement. Assertions suggesting otherwise are speculative, misleading, and entirely detached from the factual context,” the FO said.
The ministry spokesperson added that Pakistan has consistently acted as an “impartial, constructive, and responsible facilitator” in support of dialogue and de-escalation.
“In line with this role, Pakistan has extended routine logistical and administrative support where required, while maintaining full transparency and regular communication with all relevant parties,” it said.
“Pakistan remains committed to supporting all sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions, and advancing regional and global peace, stability, and security,” the FO statement concluded.
