US President Donald Trump on Friday said he may consider intervening in the escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, while highlighting his strong ties with Pakistan’s leadership.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he gets along “very, very well” with Pakistan and praised the country’s Prime Minister and military leadership, describing them as people he
respects.
He added that Pakistan is “doing terrifically well.”
Tensions between Kabul and Islamabad have intensified in recent weeks, with both sides accusing each other of retaliatory strikes, raising concerns of a broader military conflict. Islamabad recently declared “open war” after carrying out airstrikes in parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia.