Fresh satellite imagery has added to scrutiny over Pakistan’s role in ongoing US-Iran diplomacy, with reports suggesting Islamabad may be sheltering at least one Iranian military aircraft at the strategically important Nur Khan Airbase near Islamabad.&nbsp;The images, reportedly sourced from Chinese satellite firm Mizarvision, appear to show an Iranian Air Force C-130 aircraft parked near a hangar at the Nur Khan Airbase, also known as Chaklala Airbase, in Rawalpindi. The military installation lies within the Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan region, roughly 10 kilometres from central Islamabad.&nbsp;The development comes as Pakistan continues to publicly position itself as a mediator between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The satellite imagery appears to support an earlier report by CBS News, which claimed Iran had moved several aircraft to Pakistan shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in April. According to the report, the aircraft included reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering planes transferred to Nur Khan Airbase.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-plans-to-rename-iran-war-operation-sledgehammer-if-ceasefire-collapses-report-1778660585222">US plans to rename Iran War 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire collapses: Report</a>&nbsp;Latest satellite images indicate that at least one of the aircraft may still be stationed at the facility. Defence observers noted that the aircraft visible in the images carries a desert camouflage paint scheme distinct from the Pakistan Air Force’s standard light grey colour scheme used on its own C-130 fleet. Analysts believe the aircraft may be an Iranian Air Force RC-130, a reconnaissance and intelligence variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft.&nbsp;Iran’s C-130 fleet dates back to the 1970s during the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the aircraft remained in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Due to decades of US sanctions, Tehran has been unable to procure new C-130 aircraft and has instead relied on domestic repairs and overhauls to maintain the ageing fleet. The reported presence of Iranian military aircraft at a Pakistani airbase has sparked reactions in Washington, particularly among Republican lawmakers.<h2>‘I don’t trust Pakistan’</h2>During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham sharply questioned Pakistan’s credibility as a mediator between Iran and the US. “I don’t trust Pakistan as far as I can throw them,” Graham said while referring to reports that Iranian aircraft may have been parked at Pakistani military bases. He added that if the reports proved accurate, Washington might need to look for “somebody else to mediate” in discussions with Tehran.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-foreign-minister-arrives-in-delhi-for-brics-foreign-ministers-meeting-talks-to-be-held-with-eam-jaishankar-1778655812473">Iran's foreign minister arrives in Delhi today for BRICS meeting</a>&nbsp;“No wonder this damn thing is going nowhere,” Graham further remarked while discussing the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Neither Pakistan nor Iran has officially commented on the latest satellite imagery reports. &nbsp;

Satellite imagery reveals an Iranian RC-130 reconnaissance plane at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase, sparking US scepticism over Islamabad’s mediation role following reports of Iran sheltering military assets during tensions.

Fresh satellite imagery has added to scrutiny over Pakistan’s role in ongoing US-Iran diplomacy, with reports suggesting Islamabad may be sheltering at least one Iranian military aircraft at the strategically important Nur Khan Airbase near Islamabad. The images, reportedly sourced from Chinese satellite firm Mizarvision, appear to show an Iranian Air Force C-130 aircraft parked near a hangar at the Nur Khan Airbase, also known as Chaklala Airbase, in Rawalpindi. The military installation lies within the Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan region, roughly 10 kilometres from central Islamabad. The development comes as Pakistan continues to publicly position itself as a mediator between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The satellite imagery appears to support an earlier report by CBS News, which claimed Iran had moved several aircraft to Pakistan shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in April. According to the report, the aircraft included reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering planes transferred to Nur Khan Airbase. Also read: US plans to rename Iran War 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire collapses: Report Latest satellite images indicate that at least one of the aircraft may still be stationed at the facility. Defence observers noted that the aircraft visible in the images carries a desert camouflage paint scheme distinct from the Pakistan Air Force’s standard light grey colour scheme used on its own C-130 fleet. Analysts believe the aircraft may be an Iranian Air Force RC-130, a reconnaissance and intelligence variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft. Iran’s C-130 fleet dates back to the 1970s during the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the aircraft remained in service with the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Due to decades of US sanctions, Tehran has been unable to procure new C-130 aircraft and has instead relied on domestic repairs and overhauls to maintain the ageing fleet. The reported presence of Iranian military aircraft at a Pakistani airbase has sparked reactions in Washington, particularly among Republican lawmakers. ‘I don’t trust Pakistan’ During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham sharply questioned Pakistan’s credibility as a mediator between Iran and the US. “I don’t trust Pakistan as far as I can throw them,” Graham said while referring to reports that Iranian aircraft may have been parked at Pakistani military bases. He added that if the reports proved accurate, Washington might need to look for “somebody else to mediate” in discussions with Tehran. Also read: Iran's foreign minister arrives in Delhi today for BRICS meeting “No wonder this damn thing is going nowhere,” Graham further remarked while discussing the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Neither Pakistan nor Iran has officially commented on the latest satellite imagery reports.

Satellite imagery reveals an Iranian RC-130 reconnaissance plane at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase, sparking US scepticism over Islamabad’s mediation role following reports of Iran sheltering military assets during tensions.

Satellite images appear to show Iran shielding aircraft at Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (May 16) confirmed that India's precision strike under Operation Sindoor struck his nation's Nur Khan airbase. His admission is going viral on social media platforms, including X, and is a rare contradiction to Pakistan's usual stance of denying India's military action.

Pakistan Admits India Caused Damage Nur Khan Air Base During Operation Sindoor

Pakistan Admits India Caused Damage Nur Khan Air Base During Operation Sindoor | WION News

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (May 16) confirmed that India's precision strike under Operation Sindoor struck his nation's Nur Khan airbase. His admission is going viral on social media platforms, including X, and is a rare contradiction to Pakistan's usual stance of denying India's military action.

Pakistan Admits India Caused Damage Nur Khan Air Base During Operation Sindoor | WION News  Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday (May 16) confirmed that India's precision strike under Operation Sindoor struck his nation's Nur Khan airbase. His admission is going viral on social media platforms, including X, and is a rare contradiction to Pakistan's usual stance of denying India's military action.  #pakistan #india #pahalgam #opsindoor 

Pakistan Admits India Caused Damage Nur Khan Air Base During Operation Sindoor | WION News

Months after India's Operation Sindoor destroyed Pakistan's Nur Khan air base in Chaklala, Rawalpindi, reports suggest that Islamabad is rebuilding it. While Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, Pakistan Field Marshal General Asim Munir visited Chaklala, where reconstruction has begun. Reports shared several satellite images to show that rebuilding is underway on the heavily damaged site. Specialised military trucks that could integrate air and ground assets with communication systems were reportedly seen in the images. These specialised military trucks, walls and nearby structures were taken down by India; however, new images show similar construction on the site. The Nur Khan Base is operated by the No. 12 VIP Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/the-story-of-indian-strikes-on-pakistan-militarys-nerve-center-nur-khan-airbase-9063816">The story of Indian strikes on Pakistan military's nerve center</a>&nbsp;The Indian Defence Forces had disclosed after Operation Sindoor that the Nur Khan Airbase, located in Rawalpindi, was one of the key military installations targeted during their retaliatory strikes against Pakistan. These strikes were launched in response to a series of drone and missile attacks carried out by Pakistan on several Indian bordering states, after India hit terror infrastructure inside Pakistan. India had struck terror sites in Pakistan-based terror group The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 civilians. In its strike, India also conducted coordinated airstrikes on multiple other Pakistani military bases to weaken Pakistan’s operational capabilities and send a strong message of deterrence. These targeted bases included Rafiqui, Murid, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian — all strategically important military sites housing critical infrastructure and personnel. The airbases at Skardu, Bholari, Jacobabad, and Sargodha were reported to have suffered extensive damage from the strikes. Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-admission-after-operation-sindoor-pm-shehbaz-sharif-says-india-hit-airbases-including-rawalpindi-with-brahmos-before-pak-could-act-1748526800515">Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says India hit airbases including Rawalpindi with BrahMos before Pak could act</a><h2>Pakistan's confession about detroyed Nur Khan base</h2>Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admitted that India's BrahMos missile hit many areas inside Pakistan, including Rawalpindi air base, in the early hours of May 10. This statement came even as Pakistan's military, led by Army Chief Asim Munir — now promoted to Field Marshal — claimed victory after heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. It also punctured Pakistan's own narrative that it attempted to show when Pakistani PM visited Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot. &nbsp;to show that Indian strikes did not damage the Pakistani airbases. The visit to Sialkot was also termed as a copycat move as it came a day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur airbase with the S-400 air defence system in the background.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-copies-pm-modis-adampur-visit-goes-to-sialkot-air-base-9069143">Another copycat move: Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif copies PM Modi's Adampur visit, goes to Sialkot air base</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

India’s Operation Sindoor destroyed Pakistan’s Nur Khan Air Base in Chaklala in May this year. Now, satellite images reveal reconstruction efforts are underway. Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir visited the site. 

Months after India's Operation Sindoor destroyed Pakistan's Nur Khan air base in Chaklala, Rawalpindi, reports suggest that Islamabad is rebuilding it. While Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, Pakistan Field Marshal General Asim Munir visited Chaklala, where reconstruction has begun. Reports shared several satellite images to show that rebuilding is underway on the heavily damaged site. Specialised military trucks that could integrate air and ground assets with communication systems were reportedly seen in the images. These specialised military trucks, walls and nearby structures were taken down by India; however, new images show similar construction on the site. The Nur Khan Base is operated by the No. 12 VIP Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force. Read More | The story of Indian strikes on Pakistan military's nerve center The Indian Defence Forces had disclosed after Operation Sindoor that the Nur Khan Airbase, located in Rawalpindi, was one of the key military installations targeted during their retaliatory strikes against Pakistan. These strikes were launched in response to a series of drone and missile attacks carried out by Pakistan on several Indian bordering states, after India hit terror infrastructure inside Pakistan. India had struck terror sites in Pakistan-based terror group The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 civilians. In its strike, India also conducted coordinated airstrikes on multiple other Pakistani military bases to weaken Pakistan’s operational capabilities and send a strong message of deterrence. These targeted bases included Rafiqui, Murid, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Chunian — all strategically important military sites housing critical infrastructure and personnel. The airbases at Skardu, Bholari, Jacobabad, and Sargodha were reported to have suffered extensive damage from the strikes. Read More | Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says India hit airbases including Rawalpindi with BrahMos before Pak could act Pakistan's confession about detroyed Nur Khan base Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admitted that India's BrahMos missile hit many areas inside Pakistan, including Rawalpindi air base, in the early hours of May 10. This statement came even as Pakistan's military, led by Army Chief Asim Munir — now promoted to Field Marshal — claimed victory after heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor. It also punctured Pakistan's own narrative that it attempted to show when Pakistani PM visited Pasrur Cantonment in Sialkot. to show that Indian strikes did not damage the Pakistani airbases. The visit to Sialkot was also termed as a copycat move as it came a day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur airbase with the S-400 air defence system in the background. Read More | Another copycat move: Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif copies PM Modi's Adampur visit, goes to Sialkot air base

India’s Operation Sindoor destroyed Pakistan’s Nur Khan Air Base in Chaklala in May this year. Now, satellite images reveal reconstruction efforts are underway. Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir visited the site.&nbsp;

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Satellite images appear to show Iran shielding aircraft at Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase

Pakistan Admits India Caused Damage Nur Khan Air Base During Operation Sindoor

Pakistan Admits India Caused Damage Nur Khan Air Base During Operation Sindoor

What is Pakistan doing at Nur Khan air base months after Op Sindoor