The CBS reporter James LaPorta, who filed the fake story regarding Iranian aircraft parked at Pakistan’s Nur Khan base, was fired multiple times over false reports.
The credibility of the fake story published by CBS News has been questioned as the reporter James LaPorta had previously faced dismissal over erroneous reporting.
LaPorta, who wrote the fake story for CBS News, was earlier fired from Associated Press following the publication of incorrect information in a high-profile story.
So it turns out one of the reporters @JimLaPorta who wrote the @CBSNews poorly sourced, professionally weak & clearly slanted story was fired from The Associated Press @AP for erroneous reporting. Here’s the proof in my show (plus added screenshots) pic.twitter.com/KvNbS0GnQY
— Fahd Husain (@Fahdhusain) May 12, 2026
Earlier, Pakistan categorically rejected the CBS News report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase as misleading and sensationalised. Such speculative narratives appear aimed at undermining ongoing efforts for regional stability and peace.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following the ceasefire and during the initial round of the Islamabad Talks, a number of aircraft from Iran and the United States arrived in Pakistan to facilitate the movement of diplomatic personnel, security teams, and administrative staff associated with the talks process. Some aircraft and support personnel remained temporarily in Pakistan in anticipation of subsequent rounds of engagement.
Although formal negotiations have not yet resumed, senior-level diplomatic exchanges have continued. In this context, visits by the Iranian Foreign Minister to Islamabad were facilitated through the existing logistical and administrative arrangements.
The Iranian aircraft currently parked in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire period and bear no linkage whatsoever to any military contingency or preservation arrangement. Assertions suggesting otherwise are speculative, misleading, and entirely detached from the factual context.
Pakistan has consistently acted as an impartial, constructive, and responsible facilitator in support of dialogue and de-escalation. In line with this role, Pakistan has extended routine logistical and administrative support where required, while maintaining full transparency and regular communication with all relevant parties.
Pakistan remains committed to supporting all sincere efforts aimed at promoting dialogue, reducing tensions, and advancing regional and global peace, stability, and security.
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