Pakistan PM Asks Trump to Extend Iran Deadline, White House Confirms
The White House has indicated that Donald Trump is considering a request from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to extend the deadline for Iran to strike a deal. With the original deadline looming, it has been reported that Trump has been made aware of Sharif’s proposal and a response is forthcoming. This diplomatic outreach from Pakistan’s leader urges that the negotiations be granted more time.
In comments made to Fox News during a phone interview, Trump stated that he would be fully briefed on the proposal and referred to Prime Minister Sharif as a “highly respected man.” When pressed about his feelings regarding the ongoing talks, Trump offered a brief response, indicating that he could not divulge details due to the sensitive nature of the “heated negotiations” currently underway.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood