As high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran approach, Pakistan has stepped up security measures by deploying a large number of military aircraft to the Middle East. The move comes ahead of crucial peace negotiations aimed at stabilizing tensions in the region.
Pakistan’s primary objective is to ensure the safe arrival and movement of the Iranian delegation, amid concerns over potential disruptions. With tensions still simmering despite a temporary ceasefire, Islamabad has taken no chances in securing the airspace.
The deployment includes fighter jets, C-130 transport aircraft, refuelling tankers, and airborne warning systems (AWACS), making it one of the largest peacetime operations by the Pakistan Air Force.
The talks, expected to be held in Islamabad, are significant as they could mark the first high-level direct engagement between the US and Iran in decades. The American delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance, while Iran is expected to be represented by senior leaders including Mohammad Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi.
Meanwhile, tensions escalated briefly after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif made critical remarks about Israel, drawing a sharp response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
