Graham urges ‘reevaluation’ of US-Pakistan ties after Iranian aircraft reportedly sheltered

Published May 11, 2026 8:25pm ET



Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) urged a reconsideration of Pakistan‘s role in U.S.-Iran negotiations following reports that Pakistan was allowing Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields. 

Pakistan allowed multiple Iranian military aircraft, including a reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering plane, to park at a Pakistani air force base, a senior U.S. official told CBS News. The move could have sheltered Iranian military hardware from U.S. attacks. 

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.