Overview
- The Information Ministry’s fact-check account on X labeled the viral claims as “pure disinformation” and a “reckless” attempt to drag Pakistan into a conflict.
- There is no credible evidence that U.S. KC-135R tankers or ISR platforms are operating from Pakistan or that Pakistan-to-Iran operational flights are occurring.
- Reports from Reuters and The Washington Post were cited to show increased U.S. refuelling activity linked to European basing, not to Dalbandin or Pasni airbases.
- Officials identified Khurasan Media Urdu, Baba Banaras, and Afghan Defense as key sources of the false narrative, describing them as propaganda networks tied to Afghanistan and India.
- The government urged citizens to rely on ISPR, relevant ministries and reputable defence outlets for security updates, noting Pakistan has publicly condemned prior U.S. strikes on Iran.