WASHINGTON — Former US President Donald Trump has turned his attention to the escalating clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, declaring himself “good at making peace” and indicating that he plans to address the conflict after returning from abroad.
The border tensions flared over the weekend, with both sides reporting casualties amid heavy cross-border exchanges. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 23 Pakistani soldiers were martyred, while around 200 Taliban fighters and allied militants were reportedly neutralised in retaliatory strikes.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to the Middle East, Trump referenced his previous claims of attempting to mediate conflicts between India and Pakistan. He suggested that the Pakistan-Afghanistan border confrontation is the next conflict he intends to “solve,” positioning himself once again as a global negotiator.
Trump dismissed suggestions that his mediation efforts were aimed at seeking a Nobel Prize, insisting his focus was on saving lives and promoting stability.
His remarks come at a time of heightened regional volatility, as Islamabad and Kabul grapple with military tensions and diplomatic uncertainty. Any potential US involvement is likely to draw close scrutiny from both regional and international observers.
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