ISLAMABAD – After months of tensions, US conducted military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in ‘Operation Midnight Hammer,’ involving an 18-hour flight each way, multiple mid-air refuelings, and decoys to conceal the mission, and now fake news campaigns have been launched against Pakistan after the attacks.
Amid online buzz, sources confirmed that Pakistan’s airspace was not used by US for its recent precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities as US B-2 stealth bombers took route over Indian territory, completely avoiding Pakistani airspace.
The bombers took flight from Guam and flew westward over Andaman Sea before crossing Central India. From there, they hovered over Arabian Sea to reach their targets inside Iran. This flight path clearly bypassed Pakistan, debunking claims that linked Islamabad to the operation.
Pakistan has officially condemned the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites while maintaining a neutral stance. The government has reiterated its support for Iran’s right to self-defense amid escalating regional tensions and rejected involvement in any military bloc politics.
Indian Airspace used in Attacks on Iran
As world media focused on aftermath of strikes, little attention was paid to New Delhi’s role in allowing the use of its airspace for the operation. This tacit cooperation challenges India’s declared neutrality in the conflict and signals alignment with Western strategic interests in the region.
Pakistan has been wrongly accused in some circles, despite not permitting any use of its territory for military operations. Those familiar with development suggest these accusations aim to deflect attention from India’s complicity and shift blame onto Pakistan.
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