Pakistan escorted Iranian negotiators amid Israeli threat fears
Air force operation highlights security risks surrounding US-Iran talks as concerns grow over potential Israeli targeting
Islamabad, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistan deployed a large-scale air force operation to escort Iranian negotiators back home following recent talks with the United States, amid fears that Israel could target the delegation, according to Pakistani news sources.
The operation involved around two dozen fighter jets from the Pakistan Air Force, along with airborne surveillance systems to monitor potential threats during the journey.
Officials described the move as an extraordinary security measure, reflecting the heightened risks surrounding diplomatic engagement in the region.
The Iranian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and senior officials, had traveled to Islamabad for high-level negotiations with US representatives. Although the talks ended without a breakthrough, both sides signaled that dialogue could continue.
Sources said concerns about possible Israeli action against the delegation played a key role in the decision to provide military escort. Pakistani authorities reportedly acted after discussions in which Iranian officials raised the possibility that their aircraft could be targeted.
Security officials indicated that the mission extended beyond standard diplomatic protocol, with fighter jets accompanying the delegation across airspace to ensure safe passage.
One source described the operation as a significant undertaking, noting that it required full-spectrum aerial protection against any potential threat.
The move comes against the backdrop of increasingly aggressive rhetoric and actions by Israel, which has openly threatened Iranian leadership in recent weeks.
Analysts say such statements, combined with a pattern of targeted strikes, have created an atmosphere of instability that now extends even to diplomatic channels.
Critics argue that the broader crisis has been fueled by coordinated pressure from the United States and Israel, whose military escalation has undermined regional security and placed negotiators at risk.
The need for military protection during peace talks, they say, underscores the extent to which diplomacy is being overshadowed by threats of force.
Pakistani officials signaled that similar protection could be offered in future rounds of negotiations if required, as Islamabad continues to position itself as a mediator despite the volatile environment shaped by US-Israeli actions.
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