Washington (MNN); US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he may visit Pakistan if a peace agreement with Iran is finalised in Islamabad, expressing optimism that both sides are close to reaching a deal.
Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for Nevada and Arizona, Trump claimed that Iran had agreed to “almost everything” required to end the conflict, adding that Washington and Tehran were “very close” to signing a peace accord.
Pakistan has intensified diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations after the recent Islamabad talks failed to produce a breakthrough. However, fresh reports suggest that US and Iranian negotiating teams may return to Islamabad for another round of discussions.
The talks follow a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, which paused hostilities that began after US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
Responding to a question about visiting Pakistan, Trump said, “I would go to Pakistan… if the deal is signed in Islamabad, I might go,” while praising Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue.
He also commended Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for their efforts in advancing mediation.
Trump indicated that the current ceasefire, set to expire next week, could be extended if necessary, though he suggested a deal may be reached before then.
Without presenting evidence, he further claimed that Iran had agreed to give up its enriched uranium stockpile, a key demand in Washington’s push to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme.
“We want to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon… they’ve agreed to that,” Trump said, adding that a deal could be finalised soon if both sides return to the negotiating table.
He warned, however, that failure to reach an agreement could lead to a resumption of hostilities.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach has expanded globally. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has engaged with counterparts from the United Kingdom, China, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt to build support for continued dialogue.
Sources say these efforts aim to sustain the ceasefire beyond the April 22 deadline and prepare the ground for a second round of high-level negotiations, potentially extending the truce by at least 45 days.
Trump also described US relations with Iran as “very good” despite recent tensions, expressing confidence that an agreement could be reached soon.
