Trump's visit to Pakistan depends on the agreement with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that he might visit Pakistan. This would happen if Washington and Iran reach a peace agreement. According to him, the signing of the document could take place in Islamabad. He made this statement to reporters at the White House, CNN reports.
Trump explicitly stated that he is considering such a trip. “I would go to Pakistan, yes. If the agreement is signed in Islamabad, I might go,” he noted.
The president also added that this possibility is already being discussed with the Pakistani side. According to him, they are interested in the visit. “They want me to go,” Trump said.
Separately, he praised Pakistan’s role in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. According to the American president, representatives of that country are actively involved in the process and are helping to establish dialogue. “They’re great,” he briefly commented on the work of the Pakistani negotiators.
This refers to efforts to reach agreements on de-escalating the conflict between the US and Iran. Several countries are acting as mediators in this process, and Pakistan, according to Trump, is one of the key players.
So far, no specific dates for signing the agreement have been mentioned. But the very fact of a possible visit indicates that the negotiations may be approaching a crucial stage.
Additionally, according to estimates by Arab and European leaders, concluding a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran could take about six months, and they propose extending the current ceasefire for this period. Against the backdrop of the negotiations, Gulf countries are insisting on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and warning of the risks of a global energy and food crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump also stated that the first meeting in a decade between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon could take place as early as April 17. According to him, the U.S. is acting as a mediator in these negotiations.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hagset also stated that American troops in the Middle East are ready to resume combat operations if Iran does not agree to a peace deal.
As a result of the Israeli strike, the Qasimiyeh Bridge, which connected southern and northern Lebanon, was severely damaged. This has complicated the delivery of humanitarian aid and effectively cut off part of the population.
The U.S. stated that it would use force against ships attempting to circumvent the blockade of Iran.
Israel stated that it had eliminated two armed individuals in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
At least two Iranian tankers managed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, likely using a detour route despite U.S. surveillance.
