Trump Slams Israel-India Duo, Reaffirms Pakistan's Mediation Role After Netanyahu-Graham Attacks

WASHINGTON D.C. - In a decisive rebuke to coordinated attacks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Senator Lindsey Graham, President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that Pakistan remains the trusted mediator in the US-Iran conflict, declaring that Field Marshal Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Pakistan's leadership are "great."

The war of words began when Netanyahu accused Pakistan of "harming relations between the USA and Israel" - an attempt to poison the well against Islamabad's successful mediation efforts . Within hours, Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the largest recipients of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) funding, publicly opposed Pakistan's role as a mediator, citing a CBS News report he admitted he could not verify.

"If the report is true," Graham said - an admission that he has no proof of his own .

But President Trump has now shut down the narrative entirely, siding with Pakistan over the Israel-India duo attempting to sabotage the peace process.

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The Attacks on Pakistan: A Coordinated Smear Campaign

The timing and coordination of the attacks leave no doubt about their origin:

Netanyahu's accusation is particularly ironic. Pakistan's mediation has not harmed US-Israel relations - it has prevented a wider regional war that would have directly endangered Israeli security. But Israel's preferred outcome is not peace - it is the continuation of a conflict that weakens Iran.

Graham's intervention is even more telling. The senator did not base his opposition on evidence. He based it on a report he himself could not verify. "If the report is true," he said - a weasel phrase that allows him to attack Pakistan without taking responsibility for the underlying facts.

Well, the report is not true. And President Trump has said so.

President Trump's Response: "Pakistan Is Mediator. Field Marshal, PM, Their Leadership Is Great."

When asked about Pakistan's role as mediator, President Trump did not hesitate:

"No, they are great. The field marshal and the prime minister of Pakistan have been absolutely great."

The statement was unambiguous. Trump did not entertain Graham's hypothetical. He did not condition his support on further investigation. He affirmed, directly and unequivocally, that Pakistan remains the trusted mediator.

There is no ambiguity. The President of the United States has chosen Pakistan over the Israel-India duo attempting to sabotage the peace process.

Why the Attacks Failed: The Facts Don't Support the Narrative

The Israeli-Indian disinformation campaign was built on a single CBS News report alleging Pakistan "shielded" Iranian aircraft. But the facts have since demolished the narrative:

The senior Pakistani official quoted in the CBS story made the point that such aircraft could not be hidden - and CBS buried that admission below the lede. The White House has now effectively acknowledged that the story was baseless.

Trump's endorsement of Pakistan's mediation is not a diplomatic nicety - it is a factual statement that the trust placed in Islamabad was well-founded.

AIPAC's Grip on US Politics: Graham's Intervention Explained

Senator Lindsey Graham's opposition to Pakistan's mediator role must be understood in the context of his long-standing relationship with AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

Graham is one of the largest recipients of AIPAC funding in the US Senate. His foreign policy positions consistently align with Israeli government priorities - regardless of whether those priorities align with US national security interests.

In this case, Israel's priority is clear: prevent a mediated resolution to the US-Iran conflict, keep Iran weakened by war, and maintain the pressure on Tehran. A peace deal, brokered by Pakistan, is not in Israel's strategic interest.

Graham's intervention - opposing Pakistan's mediator role based on an unverified report - is consistent with his role as Israel's advocate in the Senate. But the President of the United States is not bound by AIPAC's priorities. And Trump has made clear that America's interest in peace outweighs Israel's interest in war.

India's Role in the Propaganda Campaign

India's involvement in the disinformation campaign against Pakistan is equally significant. Indian media outlets, including The Times of India, amplified the CBS story with anti-Pakistan framing within hours of its publication.

India's hostility to Pakistan's mediation is not about Iran or the US. It is about denying Pakistan any success on the world stage. But Trump's endorsement has made clear that India's propaganda has failed.

Pakistan's Response: Unfazed and Continuing

Pakistan's Foreign Office has taken note of the attacks and the President's response, reiterating that Islamabad remains committed to its mediatory role.

Officials have stated that Netanyahu's accusations are a "desperate attempt" to sabotage the peace process, and that Graham's opposition - based on an unverified report - reflects the influence of AIPAC's lobby rather than any genuine concern about Pakistan's conduct.

Pakistan remains in close contact with the White House and continues to facilitate dialogue between Washington and Tehran. The Foreign Office has reiterated that Islamabad keeps both sides fully informed and operates with complete transparency.

"Pakistan's mediation will continue," a senior official stated. "Those who want war will try to sabotage peace. Those who benefit from conflict will attack the mediator. But Pakistan will not be deterred."

The Bottom Line

Netanyahu accused Pakistan of harming US-Israel relations. Graham opposed Pakistan's mediator role based on a report he admitted he could not verify. Indian media amplified the narrative.

But President Trump - the one whose opinion matters - has spoken:

"No, they are great. The field marshal and the prime minister of Pakistan have been absolutely great."

The Israel-India duo has failed. The propaganda has been exposed. And Pakistan's mediation continues.