US President Donald Trump on Friday praised Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshall Asim Munir, while listing a set of developments linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing engagement with Iran.
In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the situation as a “great and brilliant day for the world,” linking Pakistan’s role to developments involving Iran and key Gulf countries.
Trump singled out both leaders in his remarks, calling them “fantastic people” and commending their role as part of a wider regional dynamic.
"Thank you to Pakistan and its Great Prime Minister and Field Marshall, two fantastic people!!!" he wrote on Truth Social.
He also expressed appreciation for regional partners including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar for "great bravery and help".
On the Strait of Hormuz, Trump claimed that Iran had agreed not to close the key waterway again and said efforts were underway, with US assistance, to remove sea mines.
At the same time, he said the US naval blockade targeting Iran would remain in place until negotiations are fully completed, suggesting that talks were nearing conclusion.
Trump also dismissed an offer of assistance from Nato, criticising the alliance during the crisis.
“I TOLD THEM TO STAY AWAY, UNLESS THEY JUST WANT TO LOAD UP THEIR SHIPS WITH OIL,” he said, criticising the alliance as “a Paper Tiger!” during the crisis.
He said that the Iran-related developments were not linked to Lebanon, which he said would be handled separately.
He further claimed that Israel had been restrained from carrying out strikes in Lebanon at the direction of the United States.
"Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!!" said Trump, who had first announced the truce on Thursday.
The US president also took aim at sections of the American media, accusing them of unfair criticism of his handling of the situation and urging recognition of what he described as a successful outcome.
With inputs from agencies
