In a surprising diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump met with Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir at the White House. This meeting has raised eyebrows globally, especially as it comes amid rising tensions between the US and Iran,

Congress leaders fiercely criticized President Trump for meeting Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir, stating it undermines India's diplomacy. Trump praised Munir for de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan,

Trump said the two “very smart” leaders of India and Pakistan “decided” not to continue a war that could have turned nuclear, a first in weeks he did not claim credit for stopping hostilities between the two neighbouring nations.