In the video, Trump appears to say that Pakistan ranks second after Iran and that if Israel attacks Iran again, Pakistan would completely destroy Israel. He also seemingly advises Pakistan to stay out of the conflict, saying it is an issue between Israel and Iran and that the region needs peace.

Chellaney's earlier post on June 5 warned that the crypto deal was already "paying rich dividends" for Islamabad.

Bharatiya Janata Party criticized Congress for claiming Pakistan's army chief was invited to a US military parade. The White House denied the claim. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Congress of falling into Pakistan’s trap.

Israel's strike at at South Pars, the world's largest gas field, has mounted fears of attacks on critical chokepoints like Kharg Island (Iran's main oil export terminal) and the Strait of Hormuz, through which 21 per cent of the world's LNG and 14 million barrels of crude oil daily pass.

Donald Trump reiterated his claim of preventing a war between India and Pakistan, prompting criticism from the Congress party. Jairam Ramesh shared Trump's remarks, highlighting the Prime Minister's silence on the issue.

Paul Kapur, Donald Trump's Indian-origin pick for the role of assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that he would pursue security cooperation with Pakistan where beneficial to US interests.

US President Donald Trump's top General has praised Pakistan. General Michael 'Erik' Kurilla, who heads the CENTCOM, described Pakistan as a "phenomenal partner in the counter-terrorism world". Kurilla also stressed that the US "have to have" a relationship with both Pakistan and India.