Trump Says Iran Deal Could Come Before China Trip; Pakistan Says Gaps Persist

President Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of ending the Iran war and reaching an agreement before his planned trip to China, stating that the US position would prevail on issues including nuclear development and the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani officials remain hopeful about reaching an agreement despite persistent differences between the two sides. Trump’s pause on ‘Project Freedom’ was driven by objections from Gulf allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, which denied the use of its bases and airspace.