Donald Trump sparked fresh backlash by telling reporters the US-Iran ceasefire happened “as a favour to Pakistan,” adding praise for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. Speaking on Air Force One after his China trip, he framed Washington as obliging Islamabad rather than gaining leverage, intensifying doubts about Pakistan’s claimed neutral mediation role. The comments revived scrutiny after earlier reports suggested Iranian military aircraft used Pakistani air bases and fuelled accusations of discreet logistical support.
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai reacted sharply to Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s move to promote himself to Field Marshal after Operation Sindoor, calling India’s reaction “amusement.” He emphasized that Indian forces have carefully identified terror launch pads, training camps, and supporting infrastructure along the Line of Control and even across the International Boundary.
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