Trump said he would extend the ceasefire until Iran presents a unified proposal!
As tensions escalated between both sides, they once again lowered their flags and ceased hostilities.
The U.S. first drew its sword, applying maximum pressure, but ultimately withdrew its raised blade first. Why? Because Iran had already seen through Trump's tactics. Iran is unafraid and refuses to compromise on its negotiation terms.
On the surface, this round of confrontation saw Iran successfully push back Trump, yet Trump refuses to admit defeat. He insists on maintaining his image.
In his post, he wrote: "At the request of Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, we have been asked to delay any military strike against Iran until its leadership and relevant representatives can present a unified proposal."
If Trump’s account is accurate, then Pakistan has indeed done something extremely shrewd—offering Trump a lifeline???? at the critical moment when he was trapped in a dilemma, allowing him to gracefully retreat.
This move benefits Pakistan in two ways:
First, as the host nation, it promptly mitigated risks after the breakdown of negotiations, avoiding a new round of military conflict;
Second, it spared Trump embarrassment, preserving his dignity. This won his goodwill and paved a smooth path for potential future talks.
This is a crucial detail.
If Pakistan did not, as Trump claimed, request a delay in bombing, and if Trump instead paused due to Iran’s refusal, it would clearly demonstrate that the Trump administration is now caught in a bind with no clear way forward. In effect, Iran has taken control of this strategic game.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863127686385676/
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