Is Pakistan facilitating Chinese missile shipments to Iran? Islamabad responds

Pakistan's military has strongly refuted claims that it would serve as a conduit for Chinese-made weapons destined for Iran. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan's military media wing, categorically rejected the reports, labeling them as baseless and untrue. This denial comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Reuters had previously reported, citing unnamed sources, that Iran was anticipated to receive its first shipment of Chinese air defense systems within weeks. These reports suggested that the initial deliveries were planned to transit through Pakistan from western China before reaching Iran. The Pakistani military's swift rejection aims to distance itself from the controversial arms shipment speculation, as Islamabad navigates its foreign policy between China and the US. The situation highlights Pakistan's delicate balancing act between Beijing and Washington amidst escalating tensions surrounding Iran.

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All such speculations are baseless and devoid of truth.