Graham: Reevaluate Pakistan role if Islamabad sheltered Iranian military planes
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday suggested a "complete reevaluation" of Pakistan's role as a mediator between the United States and Iran after reports that Islamabad allowed Tehran to use its airports to shield military…
Assessment
Senator Graham's threat to reevaluate Pakistan's mediator role signals growing US impatience with Islamabad's dual alignment. If substantiated, this breach would deepen distrust between Washington and a key nuclear-armed partner, complicating Afghanistan withdrawal and counterterrorism cooperation. Watch for official Pakistani denial or clarification, and whether other US lawmakers amplify the call.