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Trump calls Iran ceasefire a favour to Pakistan praising Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir online mockery
Politics
Published on 16 May 2026
He said the truce was done as a personal favour
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.
- Trump said the ceasefire was done at Pakistan’s request
- He described it as a favour to Pakistan, not US strategy
- Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir were singled out for praise
- The US-Iran confrontation began February 28 and paused April 8
- US VP JD Vance led rare face to face talks in Islamabad April 11–12
- Debate flared over claims Iranian aircraft used Pakistani air bases
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