According to a report by Al Jazeera, on Monday, April 20, 2026, President Donald Trump has indicated he would consider advice from Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, who described the US naval blockade of Iranian ports as a “hurdle to peace talks,” according to a Pakistani security source.
The phone call signals a potential, though uncertain, diplomatic opening as tensions remain high in the region.
General Munir, who has been a central figure in mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, reportedly warned President Donald Trump that the blockade is the primary obstacle to a second round of peace negotiations that Pakistan is attempting to host.
According to the source, President Donald Trump told the general that he would “consider” his advice, acknowledging Pakistan’s role as a key intermediary in the conflict, this development comes at a critical moment.
A fragile two-week ceasefire is nearing its end, and Iran has publicly stated it will not return to the negotiating table while the blockade is in effect.
Tehran’s refusal followed the seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel by the US Navy over the weekend, an act Iran labeled as piracy.
While a US delegation is reportedly preparing to travel to Islamabad for potential talks, Iran has yet to commit to sending its own representatives.
The phone call between Donald Trump and Munir highlights the crucial back-channel role Pakistan is playing.
However, President Trump’s response was described as receptive but non-committal, leaving the future of both the blockade and the peace talks uncertain…..See More
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