【Breaking: Pakistani Marshal Informs Trump: Blocking the Strait Is a Negotiation Obstacle】 According to sources familiar with Pakistan's security affairs, Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir has just spoken with U.S. President Trump, informing him that blocking the Strait of Hormuz is an obstacle to negotiations.
The sources said, "Trump told General Munir that he would consider his proposal."
Iran has already stated it currently has no plans to attend talks with the United States, citing lack of trust and having left Americans hanging.
Pakistan once again plays a pivotal role. This time, it should be Trump who backs down—he won’t step back on his own initiative and always needs an exit ramp.
"Considering the suggestion" isn't far from lifting the blockade.
The Iranians have anticipated this all along—time is on their side, and Trump will inevitably have to concede (TACO).
Indeed.
Pakistan has gone all out, deploying its ace card: the personal relationship between General Munir and Trump.
Munir is one of the few individuals Trump has personally invited to dine at the White House, earning the deep appreciation of the "Know-It-All" president.
This may also be a key reason why the U.S. agreed to let Pakistan host the mediation efforts.
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