Trump Discusses US-Iran Ceasefire Talks, Credits Pakistan's Role
‘Did it as a favor to Pakistan’: Trump on US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad
Hindustan Times
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President Donald Trump stated that the recent ceasefire between the US and Iran was a favor to Pakistan, despite his personal reservations. He emphasized that the US would not bomb Iran further and claimed that Iran's nuclear capabilities were compromised. Iranian officials, however, expressed distrust towards the US, complicating ongoing negotiations.
- 01Trump indicated that the ceasefire was initiated at the request of other nations, particularly praising Pakistan's leadership.
- 02He ruled out further military action against Iran, following a series of retaliatory attacks between the US and Iran.
- 03Trump claimed that Iran's nuclear facilities were damaged and that Tehran lacks the technology to retrieve nuclear fuel.
- 04Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted a significant lack of trust in the US, which is hindering negotiations.
- 05Araghchi noted that while Pakistan's mediation efforts were ongoing, they faced challenges due to conflicting messages from the US.
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During a recent flight aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump discussed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, stating that he was not initially in favor of it but agreed to it as a favor to Pakistan. He praised Pakistani leaders, including Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, for their roles in the mediation process. Trump affirmed that the US would not conduct further bombings against Iran and reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He claimed that Iran's nuclear facilities had sustained damage and that the country was unable to retrieve its nuclear fuel due to technological limitations. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed deep skepticism regarding the US's intentions, indicating that Iran's trust in the US was severely lacking. He mentioned that while the mediation efforts by Pakistan had not failed, they were facing significant hurdles, primarily due to the contradictory messages emanating from the US government.
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The ceasefire and ongoing negotiations could influence regional stability and security, particularly for countries like Pakistan that are directly involved.
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