WASHINGTON DC : The White House just gave rare praise to Pakistan, calling it an incredible mediator in the high-stakes push to end the US-Iran conflict and lock in a lasting ceasefire.In a fresh briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt laid it out straight: “The Pakistanis have been incredible mediators throughout this process. They are the only mediator in this negotiation.”
She stressed that while other countries offered help, President Trump wants to keep the channel tight through Islamabad. If a second round of talks happens, it will very likely be back in Pakistan, where the first marathon session took place.
Pakistan has earned the spotlight. It hosted direct US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad and sent its powerful army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to Tehran carrying direct messages from Washington to narrow the gaps and push for an extension of the fragile truce.
President Trump sounded optimistic, telling reporters the war is very close to over and the world should brace for an amazing two days. He praised Munir as doing a great job and said another round of talks could kick off soon, likely right back in Pakistan because the field marshal is fantastic.
This is classic hard-nosed diplomacy at work: America leveraging a trusted partner with real ties to both sides instead of chasing endless multilateral talk shops. Pakistan’s military and political leaders have shuttled messages, hosted the delegations, and kept the backchannel alive even after the first round in Islamabad ran 21 hours without a full deal.
No fluff, no weakness.
Trump made clear the US isn’t begging for extensions but is driving productive talks toward a real resolution that protects American interests, keeps energy lanes open, and avoids a wider mess. Pakistan’s role shows smart alliances delivering results where others failed.
The message is simple: Strong leadership plus reliable partners can wind down conflicts faster than endless UN resolutions ever could. Watch Islamabad. This could be the pivot point that ends the fighting on America’s terms.
Sources: White House briefing statements via Karoline Leavitt and President Trump (April 2026)
