President Donald Trump indicated Thursday he would consider traveling to Pakistan if a nuclear deal with Iran is finalized in Islamabad, expressing unprecedented optimism about ongoing negotiations mediated by Pakistani leadership.
Trump made the remarks to reporters on the White House lawn before departing for Nevada and Arizona, striking a notably positive tone about prospects for resolving the crisis that began with US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
If a deal is signed in Islamabad I may go. They want me.
Donald Trump, US President — Dawn
The comments come as Pakistan's civil and military leadership engage in intensive diplomatic efforts to bring Washington and Tehran back to negotiations after weekend talks in Islamabad yielded no breakthrough. Reports suggest negotiating teams from both countries could return to the Pakistani capital soon.
A Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in effect but is set to expire next week. Trump suggested he could extend the pause in hostilities but indicated it might not be necessary if negotiations progress.
NDTV presents the story as straightforward diplomatic news, focusing on Trump's statements without editorial commentary. As India's neighbor and regional rival to Pakistan, Indian media typically views Pakistan's diplomatic prominence with measured interest, neither celebrating nor criticizing Pakistan's mediating role but noting its regional implications.