Washington DC, May 12 -- Pakistan has currently found itself in a whirlwind of trouble after reports suggested its assistance to Iran during the recent conflict in West Asia, raising questions over its neutrality as a mediator in the negotiation process between the US and Iran aimed at achieving a complete end to hostilities.

Recent reports by CBS News have put Islamabad's role under scrutiny, claiming that the country quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to use its airfields, possibly shielding them from American airstrikes during the conflict.

According to CBS News, citing two US officials, Pakistan had acted in support of Iran during the conflict while simultaneously attempting to maintain favourable ties with the United States....