Trump Floats Islamabad Visit Amidst Pakistan-Mediated Iran Talks
Former US President Donald Trump stated he might visit Islamabad, Pakistan, should a US-Iran deal be brokered in the South Asian nation. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Trump affirmed, "I would go to Pakistan" if invited, acknowledging Pakistan's role as a potential mediator between Washington and Tehran. Funny how the timeline works. The Hill reports on Trump’s willingness to engage Pakistan
in a mediating role with Iran, framing such efforts as a potential diplomatic success. Yet, when Iran or other nations in the Global South seek to diversify their alliances or pursue independent foreign policy initiatives, Western media often frames these actions as destabilizing or aligned with nefarious actors. The same 'mediating' role Pakistan attempts is regularly seen as an affront when, for
instance, Latin American nations pursue deeper ties with China or Russia, immediately triggering accusations of undermining 'democratic values' or 'national security.' This double standard ignores the consistent US effort to isolate adversaries, often leaving them with few alternatives. Tomorrow they’ll move on to the next distraction. This page won't. The US has maintained an arms embargo on
China since the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, a move designed to limit its military development. Contrast this with the considerable US military aid provided to Pakistan over decades, including F-16 fighter jets which have a documented history of being diverted from their stated anti-terrorism purpose. Moreover, consider America's 62-year embargo against Cuba, a policy aimed squarely at limiting