ISLAMABAD – US President Donald Trump publicly praised Pakistan, yet again, calling the South Asian nation as crucial partner in ongoing international negotiations involving the US, and Iran.
ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ: پاکستان اور اسلام آباد کے لیے میرے دل میں بہت احترام ہے، وزیراعظم اور فیلڈ مارشل کے لیے بھی بے حد احترام ہے۔ وہ ہمارے ساتھ کام کر رہے ہیں، اس وقت ہماری توجہ مذاکرات پر ہے۔ pic.twitter.com/mYvteFN0en
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In a recent interaction with reporters, Trump expressed unusually strong admiration for Pakistan’s leadership, stating he holds “great respect” for the country, its Prime Minister, and the Field Marshal. He emphasized that Pakistan is actively cooperating with Washington at a critical moment, as diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes.
When asked about reports that Pakistan has opened land routes with Iran, Trump responded assertively that he is “aware of everything,” before briefly questioning the reporter’s nationality. Upon learning the reporter was American, he reiterated his positive stance, stressing that Pakistan and Islamabad are playing an important role while negotiations remain the central focus.
The comments come as Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reports that Tehran has submitted a fresh peace proposal to the United States via Pakistan, which is reportedly acting as a mediator in efforts to de-escalate the conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel. According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, Tehran’s top priority is ending the war and securing lasting peace through negotiations with Washington.
The situation unfolds against a backdrop of escalating regional turmoil. According to the same reports, on February 28, Israel and the United States carried out joint strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities, which Iranian sources claim resulted in the deaths of senior military commanders, civilians, and Iran’s then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran launched waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military bases across the Middle East.
After weeks of intensifying confrontation, a ceasefire was reportedly reached on April 8. This was followed by high-stakes peace talks held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, which ultimately ended without any agreement.
