- The reporter asked whether the United States would intervene in the Pakistan-Afghanistan war
- Donald Trump replied, “I would,” but emphasised that he gets along very well with Pakistan
- The US president highlighted strong personal ties with Pakistan’s prime minister and military leadership
- Remarks suggest openness to involvement but signal political alignment with Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump voiced strong support for Pakistan amid rising tensions with Afghanistan, praising the country’s leadership and highlighting close personal ties with Islamabad.
Asked whether the United States would intervene in the Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict, Trump responded, “I would,” before stressing that he gets along “very, very well” with Pakistan’s leadership.
Trump went on to commend Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Defence Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, describing them as leaders he respects and stating that Pakistan is “doing terrifically well.”
“You have a great Prime Minister, you have a great general there — two of the people I really respect a lot,” Trump said, referring to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
The remarks stop short of ruling out possible US involvement. By saying “I would,” Trump left the option open, yet his emphasis on getting along with Islamabad signalled political support rather than immediate military engagement.
🇺🇸🇵🇰🇦🇫⚡️- Reporter: Pakistan is facing war again in Afghanistan. Are you seeking to intervene?
Trump: Well, I would, but I get along with Pakistan, as you know, very well — very, very well.
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Trump added that Pakistan is “doing terrifically well,” reinforcing what analysts see as clear diplomatic backing at a time of heightened regional tension.
Separately, Allison Hooker, the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, wrote on X on Friday after talks with a Pakistani counterpart, that the United States supports Pakistan.
“We continue to monitor the situation closely and expressed support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against Taliban attacks,” Hooker wrote on X.
Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar issued an updated assessment of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, saying the military had inflicted heavy losses on Afghan Taliban forces.
In a statement released on Saturday, Tarar said 331 Taliban fighters had been killed and more than 500 wounded. He added that 104 check posts were destroyed, while Pakistani forces had taken control of 22 positions.
According to the minister, 163 tanks and armoured vehicles were destroyed, and 37 locations across Afghanistan were effectively targeted in air operations.
