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Trump hints at Pakistan as venue for next US-Iran talks within two days

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Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the next round of negotiations with Iran could take place in Pakistan within the next two days.

Speaking to a U.S. newspaper, Trump said Washington is increasingly inclined to choose Pakistan as the venue for the upcoming talks, adding that developments could unfold shortly.

He remarked that the likelihood of Pakistan hosting the dialogue is higher, praising the role of the country’s military leadership. Referring to Asim Munir, Trump described him as “outstanding” and credited his performance as a key reason behind the U.S. considering Pakistan again for diplomatic engagement.

Trump also recalled his contact with the Field Marshal during last year’s heightened tensions between Pakistan and India, noting that the situation de-escalated within four days through a peace understanding in which the United States played a role.

In response to a question, Trump said U.S. media should remain present in Pakistan, as “anything could happen” in the next couple of days.

According to the report, Trump had initially denied that a U.S. delegation was heading to Pakistan for talks but later called back to suggest that Pakistan could host the next round of negotiations.

Trump slams NATO as allies reject US call for support on Iran

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Trump slams NATO

Washington: US President Donald Trump has reacted strongly after several allied nations declined requests for support amid escalating tensions involving Iran.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump asserted that the United States does not require assistance from its allies.

“As the president of a powerful country like the United States, I want to make it clear that we do not need anyone’s help,” he said.

However, Trump sharply criticized the NATO, calling its position a “foolish mistake” and stating that the alliance should have been present in the region during this critical time.

Responding to remarks by Emmanuel Macron, who ruled out participation in any operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Trump suggested that the French president may soon leave office.

Trump also named Japan, Australia, and South Korea, saying that while many nations agreed with U.S. actions toward Iran, they failed to support Washington when it mattered most.

Earlier, several countries—including the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China—had declined Trump’s request to assist in operations related to the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump urges China, Japan to help secure Strait of Hormuz

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Trump urges China

US President Donald Trump has once again called on China, Japan and other countries to help ensure the reopening and security of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., Trump said US forces were rapidly dismantling Iran’s defense systems and had sunk boats allegedly involved in laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that only about one percent of US oil shipments pass through the strait, while a much larger share of oil for countries like China and Japan travels through the strategic waterway.

Trump said around 90 percent of China’s oil imports and 95 percent of Japan’s oil imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, along with about 35 percent of South Korea’s oil, urging these countries to send naval fleets to help secure the route.

The US president claimed that Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks had dropped by about 90 percent, adding that more than 100 Iranian naval vessels had been destroyed and the country’s naval forces severely weakened. He said over 7,000 commercial and military targets had been struck in Iran.

Trump also stated that US forces had destroyed 30 vessels allegedly used to deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz, though he acknowledged it could not be confirmed with certainty whether Iran had actually laid mines there.

He further claimed that Iran’s naval and air defenses had been effectively neutralized, including the destruction of multiple military targets on Kharg Island. However, he added that Iranian oil facilities had not yet been targeted, though “all options remain open.”

Trump criticized some countries for not showing enough enthusiasm in assisting US efforts in the strait, saying the United States had protected many of them from external threats for decades.

The US president also said Iran had expressed interest in negotiations but that Washington was not ready for talks at the moment. He added that Iran’s nuclear program had suffered a “decisive blow” through an operation he referred to as “Operation Midnight Hammer.”

Trump also claimed that he had warned about Osama bin Laden before the September 11 attacks, suggesting the tragedy might have been prevented if his warnings had been heeded.