The timing of the call underscored the complex geopolitical backdrop to Trump’s visit. Iran has been a central point of friction, with recent U.S. actions in the region drawing international attention. Pakistan has served as an intermediary between Tehran and Washington, despite occasional strains over Iranian military aircraft using Pakistani airfields.
Trump’s delegation includes a high-profile group of American business leaders, such as SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who joined the trip as a last-minute addition during a refueling stop in Anchorage, Alaska. Trump confirmed Huang’s presence on Truth Social, countering earlier media reports and describing the group as “the World’s Greatest Businessmen/women proudly going to China.”
