U.S. President Donald Trump offered public support for Pakistan’s response to the ongoing conflict with the Afghan Taliban but made it clear that the United States will not intervene militarily in the crisis.
Speaking to reporters before departing for Texas, Trump was asked about the sharp escalation along the Pak‑Afghan border, where Islamabad has carried out strikes against militant infrastructure and exchanged fire with Afghan Taliban forces.
Trump said he “gets along with Pakistan very, very well,” and praised its leadership, specifically highlighting the prime minister and top military commanders, calling Pakistan’s actions “terrific.”
Asked whether the U.S. would intervene to help manage the conflict, Trump declined, saying such a move was not being sought and that Washington would not step in unilaterally. He reiterated that Pakistan has taken strong actions in response to what Islamabad describes as cross-border militancy and aggression.
The remarks come as tensions have sharply escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistan’s defence minister recently declared that the two nations are in an “open war” following cross-border strikes and military exchanges.
Previous international diplomacy efforts — including mediation by Qatar and calls for dialogue from global powers — have so far failed to halt the hostilities, and both sides have maintained strong military postures.
Trump’s comments mark one of the most prominent responses from a global leader to the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, reinforcing broad diplomatic support for Pakistan’s position while drawing a clear line against U.S. military involvement.
Global Support Grows for Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Response
President Donald Trump’s remarks signaling support for Pakistan’s response to cross-border militancy have been interpreted as an important diplomatic signal during the escalating Pak-Afghan hostilities.
Trump praised Pakistan’s leadership and military response, describing the country’s actions as “terrific” while making it clear that the United States does not intend to deploy military forces into the conflict.
The remarks come amid intense border exchanges between Pakistan and Afghanistan, where Pakistani security forces have conducted precision strikes targeting militant infrastructure.
Military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has previously stated that operations were conducted in response to cross-border militant activity.
Security analysts say the U.S. position reflects a policy of strategic distance from South Asian frontier conflicts while maintaining diplomatic support for Pakistan’s counterterrorism posture.
Regional mediators, including Qatar, have also been engaged in dialogue efforts aimed at reducing tensions, though hostilities have continued.
The situation remains fluid, with both Pakistan and Afghan Taliban authorities maintaining strong security deployments along frontier zones.
