Trump links ceasefire to Pakistan request, hints at more action in Iran
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US President Donald Trump said Washington agreed to a ceasefire with Iran following requests from several countries, especially Pakistan. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after concluding his visit to China, he said the US might need to return for what he described as additional “cleanup work” in Iran, though he did not provide further details. “We’ve essentially destroyed their armed forces,” Trump said. “We may have to go back for a little cleanup work because we had what you could call a month-long ceasefire.” Trump also claimed the ceasefire agreement was reached largely in response to appeals from other nations, specifically mentioning Pakistan. “I wouldn’t really have supported it, but we agreed to it as a favour to Pakistan,” he said. Trump leaves China with modest trade gains amid Taiwan warning