US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he may travel to Islamabad if a nuclear deal with Iran is finalized, calling negotiations “very positive."
Speaking to reporters outside White House, Donald Trump said "I would go to Pakistan, yeah. Pakistan has been great, they've been so good. Islamabad—I’ll be—I might go, yeah, I might go. If the deal is signed in Islamabad, I might go."
Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to “nearly all terms” of a possible deal, suggesting momentum in negotiations.
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— Clash Report (@clashreport) April 16, 2026
I would go to Pakistan, yeah. Pakistan has been great, they've been so good.
Islamabad—I’ll be—I might go, yeah, I might go. If the deal is signed in Islamabad, I might go. pic.twitter.com/a9NGIhsZLX
He stated that Tehran has committed to not pursuing nuclear weapons and to returning what he referred to as “nuclear dust,” adding that discussions are moving in a “very positive” direction.
Possible talks this weekend
The US president also revealed that the next round of in-person talks could take place as early as this weekend.
He described the ongoing pressure on Iran, including restrictions that have limited its economic activity, as a key factor pushing negotiations forward.
In a strong statement, Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s military capabilities have been significantly weakened.
He said the country lacks key defense infrastructure, including naval and air power, while also pointing to the broader impact of the blockade.
Comments on Pope Leo
Separately, Trump said it was “very important” for Pope Leo to understand what he described as Iran being a threat to the world.
He added that while the Pope is free to express his views, he may not necessarily agree with them.
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