Pakistan: America’s most complicated ally — and why Trump is betting on it again

Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is mediating U.S.-led negotiations to prevent renewed conflict with Iran, despite decades of U.S. accusations against Pakistan for harboring militants and nuclear proliferation. The situation highlights tensions between U.S. praise for Pakistan's mediation and skepticism over alleged Iranian military presence in Pakistan, with Trump publicly supporting Pakistan while some Republicans, like Sen. Lindsey Graham, express distrust.