U.S. President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s leadership once again, saying the Iran ceasefire was carried out as a “favor” for Islamabad, while supporting a 20-year suspension of Tehran’s nuclear program.
By Imran Malik, MediaBites News
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the recent ceasefire with Iran was implemented largely at Pakistan’s request, describing the move as a “favor” for the Pakistani leadership.
Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One while returning from his visit to China, Trump said the United States agreed to the ceasefire despite his own reservations.
“We really carried out the ceasefire at the request of other countries. I personally was not in favor of it, but we did this as a favor for Pakistan,” Trump said.
The American president once again praised Pakistan’s leadership during the interaction, saying, “They are wonderful people.”
Trump also reiterated his tough position on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stating that any agreement requiring Tehran to suspend its nuclear program for 20 years would be considered acceptable by Washington.
“If Iran suspends its nuclear program for 20 years, that would be acceptable,” he said.
Pakistan has recently intensified diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the region and encourage dialogue among key stakeholders. Islamabad has repeatedly called for restraint, regional stability, and peaceful negotiations amid fears of a wider Middle East conflict.
In recent weeks, Pakistan hosted and facilitated several high-level diplomatic engagements and informal peace discussions in Islamabad involving regional and international stakeholders. Pakistani officials emphasized the importance of dialogue over confrontation and urged all sides to avoid further escalation.
Trump’s latest remarks add to a series of unusually warm statements he has made about Pakistan in recent months. The U.S. president has repeatedly praised Pakistan’s leadership for its diplomatic outreach, regional cooperation, and role in conflict de-escalation.
During previous public appearances and media interactions, Trump described Pakistan’s leadership as “smart,” “helpful,” and “committed to peace,” signaling a noticeable improvement in relations between Washington and Islamabad after years of strained ties.
Analysts believe Trump’s latest comments may further strengthen Pakistan’s diplomatic profile as Islamabad continues positioning itself as a regional mediator focused on stability and dialogue.
The remarks are also expected to generate significant debate internationally, particularly regarding Pakistan’s reported role in encouraging de-escalation efforts between Washington and Tehran.
