Trump says Pakistan 'really helped us' with Iran deal, claims he averted nuclear war

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has credited Pakistan with playing a crucial role in facilitating a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. In an interview with Axios, Trump highlighted the strong relationship between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces General Asim Munir, describing their rapport as "beautiful to see."

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But they really helped us with this deal. They knew the Iranians, they knew the people and they were good.

Trump elaborated on Pakistan's assistance with the Iran deal, stating that Pakistani leaders "knew the Iranians, they knew the people and they were good." He suggested that their involvement was instrumental in the agreement.

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He totally respects the prime minister. It’s a beautiful thing to see.

Furthermore, Trump recounted his role in averting a potential military conflict between Pakistan and India, two nuclear-armed nations. He claimed that the Prime Minister of Pakistan told him that Trump had "saved 50 million lives" by intervening. Trump suggested the number of lives saved was likely much higher, considering the populations involved.

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And the prime minister of Pakistan said, ‘President Trump saved 50 million lives’. They were going to use nuclear weapons.

During the interview, Trump also touched upon the perceived limits of his presidential power, asserting, "There are no limits." He referenced a naval blockade he implemented, stating that it was highly effective and that few ships attempted to breach it.

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There are no limits.