Trump praises Islamabad leadership

Trump praises Pakistan as Iran talks remain in focus

Donald Trump offered unusually warm praise for Pakistan, Islamabad, the Prime Minister and the Field Marshal during a media exchange, saying Pakistan’s leadership remains engaged with the United States as Iran negotiations continue.

1 May 2026

Donald Trump claimed he personally prevented a catastrophic war between Pakistan and India after seven planes were shot down and tensions escalated to nuclear levels. — FILE / THE WHITE HOUSE

Trump thanks Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, hails them as “two fantastic people”

Donald Trump issued a surprise public thank-you to Pakistan while praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, a message likely to intensify debate over Pakistan’s growing strategic relevance.

17 April 2026

Pakistan, once distrusted by Washington, is now emerging as a crucial back channel in efforts to bring the United States and Iran closer to talks, with Islamabad using diplomacy, geography and revived ties with Donald Trump’s circle to return to the centre of regional strategy. — FILE/THE WHITE HOUSE