Pakistan Deploys 24 J-10C Fighters to Shield Iranian Leaders From Suspected Israeli Strike During Secret Tehran Return

Pakistan’s decision to launch approximately 24 fighter aircraft toward Iranian airspace transformed a failed diplomatic meeting in Islamabad into one of the most consequential regional military signalling operations witnessed during the 2026 Middle East crisis. The escort mission revealed how rapidly the confrontation between Iran and Israel has expanded beyond direct combat into a wider struggle involving airspace control, political deterrence and the physical survival of senior negotiators.

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