Claim: During the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, a misleading claim involving Pakistan surfaced on social media, quickly going viral and drawing international attention. A U.S.-based news website @rkmtimes posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), alleging that “the Pakistan Army allowed U.S. B2 bombers, warships, and submarines use its airspace to strike Iranian targets.” In a separate post, an Indian user @TheMrMittalon Twitter also claimed: “USAF B-52 bombers from the 11th Bombing Squadron used Pakistani airspace to enter Iran last night. PAF provided full assistance to the USAF strike package. Major Gauravarya was correct.” This claim quickly went viral and sparked intense public reaction online.
Fact-Check: Our fact-check team’s investigation confirmed that Pakistan did not grant the U.S. or Israel any permission to use its airspace, land or maritime boundaries for attacks on Iran. This claim is entirely baseless and misleading. The Foreign Office strongly condemned the U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities during the night of June 21–22. In its official statement, Pakistan reaffirmed that it would not become part of any other country’s war, bloc politics, or military conflict. Pakistan has also consistently expressed political, moral and diplomatic support for Iran in response to Israeli aggression on international platforms. The government’s position remains clear: Pakistan will not be part of any foreign conflict and it fully upholds Iran’s right to self-defense. Furthermore, Pakistan is actively engaging all stakeholders to promote de-escalation and regional stability through peaceful and mutually acceptable solutions.
Conclusion: These false and misleading claims against Pakistan appear to be part of a disinformation campaign aimed at harming the country’s image and creating regional unrest. The public is strongly advised not to trust unverified social media content. On sensitive national and international matters, it is vital to rely only on credible sources and official statements to safeguard peace, sovereignty, and security.
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