‘I might go’ says Donald Trump! Pakistan visit on cards if Iran deal lands in Islamabad amid ongoing talks

Donald Trump said on Thursday that he may consider travelling to Pakistan if a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is signed in Islamabad. His remarks point to cautious optimism around ongoing diplomatic efforts with Tehran.

Speaking to reporters on the White House lawn before departing for Nevada, Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran were progressing and suggested that an agreement could be reached soon. He stated, “If the deal is signed in Islamabad, I might go. They want me.”

Trump acknowledged Pakistan’s involvement in facilitating discussions between Washington and Tehran, describing its role as constructive. He said Pakistani intermediaries “have been so great,” underscoring their participation in the ongoing talks.

He also suggested that the negotiations were moving in a positive direction. According to Trump, “I think we have a very successful negotiation going on right now.” He added that if the deal is concluded, it could be announced soon and may carry broader economic implications.

Trump further said that such an outcome could impact global oil dynamics, stating, “If it happens, it'll be announced fairly soon, and that'll give us free oil, free Hormuz Strait, everything will be nice. And I think your oil price will go down to lower than what it was before.”

Later, speaking at an event in Las Vegas, Trump reiterated his assessment of the situation, describing developments with Iran as progressing smoothly. He said the situation was going “swimmingly” and could “be ending pretty soon.”

Without presenting evidence, Trump also claimed that Iran had agreed to most of the terms currently under discussion. These reportedly include handing over enriched uranium believed to be stored underground following US and Israeli airstrikes last year.

Trump has been advocating for a deal that would require Tehran to abandon its nuclear programme. Emphasising this objective, he said, “The big thing we have to do is make sure that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon, because if they do, you want to talk about problems, you’d have problems.”

He further added, “It is very important that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon, and they’ve agreed to that. Iran’s agreed to that, and they’ve agreed to it very powerfully.”

The remarks come amid intensified diplomatic activity related to the Iran issue. In parallel, Asim Munir met Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on Thursday as efforts continued to revive stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Munir, who arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, was received by Abbas Araghchi. His visit is aimed at preparing the ground for a possible second round of talks after earlier discussions did not yield progress.

According to Al Jazeera, the visit comes amid increased back-channel engagement between the US and Iran. Pakistani officials have expressed optimism about a potential breakthrough, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear programme.

Despite the positive signals, several issues remain unresolved. These include the duration of any agreement to halt uranium enrichment and how Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium would be managed.

The report also noted that Munir is expected to travel to Washington as part of Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts. His engagements are seen as part of broader attempts to bridge differences and move negotiations forward.

Talks show progress, but key issues remain as Trump signals a Pakistan visit tied to a potential Iran deal outcome.