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Graham Criticizes Pakistan’s Role in U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Talks After Report of Iranian Planes on Pakistani Bases
Sen. Lindsey Graham pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on reports that Iranian reconnaissance aircraft were parked at Pakistani air bases during mediation efforts. Pakistan denied any military link and said the planes arrived for negotiations during the cease-fire period. President Trump has called Iran's latest offer unacceptable and described the cease-fire as on massive life support.
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Sen. U.S. and Iran after a CBS News report that Iranian reconnaissance aircraft were parked at Pakistani air bases.
Hegseth was testifying in defense of the Pentagon’s fiscal year 2027 budget request. " "No wonder this damn thing is going nowhere," Graham said. " Graham accused both countries of propping up Iran and undermining peace talks with the Islamic Republic.
U.S. and Iran for weeks. The country denied the CBS News report that it allowed Iranian jets to park in its airfields. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Iranian planes were there for negotiations.
U.S. and Iran have dragged out for weeks beyond the initial timeframe given for the cease-fire. ” Graham also addressed China’s role, noting that the country is estimated to have purchased about 90% of Iran’s oil exports.
Com reported that Graham seized on the CBS News report during the hearing while also raising skepticism about Pakistan’s intentions in the negotiations. U.S. president to China in nearly a decade.
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs insisted that the country has remained impartial during the talks. Graham, a hawkish senator and staunch backer of the war campaign, publicly tore into Pakistan during the Senate hearing.
