US President Donald Trump revisited his claim of averting an India-Pakistan war and praised Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a detailed post on Truth Social addressing Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump shifted focus to Islamabad. He commended Munir and Sharif for their leadership during a meeting and described them as “very extraordinary men.”
Trump highlighted how Munir and Sharif expressed gratitude for his role in preventing a potential conflict with India, mentioning the staggering impact of saving 30 to 50 million lives. This narrative has evolved over time, with Trump previously stating that Sharif warned him about the risk of 35 million casualties in a nuclear conflict.
Contrary to Trump’s assertions, India maintains that the de-escalation with Pakistan did not involve third-party mediation and was resolved through direct military-level communication. The conflict between India and Pakistan stemmed from a terror attack in Pahalgam, leading to tense military actions that were eventually defused through direct military interactions, according to officials.
Amid discussions on Iran, Trump criticized Tehran for violating international laws and emphasized the need for reopening the Strait of Hormuz swiftly. Talks between Trump and Iranian officials in Islamabad aimed at resolving various issues but collapsed primarily due to disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program. Despite a temporary ceasefire to facilitate negotiations, no significant breakthrough was achieved.
The meeting in Islamabad represented the first high-level direct engagement between the US and Iran in decades, highlighting the persistent challenges related to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. US Vice President JD Vance noted Iran’s reluctance to meet American conditions, particularly regarding nuclear disarmament, underscoring the ongoing impasse in reaching a comprehensive agreement.