Iran’s navy destroyed, 158 ships sunk, table of peace will be set again in Pakistan amidst Trump’s sharp attitude:

News India Live, Digital Desk: US President Donald Trump on Friday (April 17, 2026) has simultaneously demonstrated ‘toughness’ and ‘diplomacy’ in his strategy towards Iran. On one hand, Trump has indicated that peace talks will start again this weekend, calling Iran a ‘smart and tough’ country, and on the other hand, he has claimed that the US Army has completely destroyed Iran’s naval power. Meanwhile, Pakistan has once again started making tight security arrangements to make a historic mediation between the two countries.

Trump claims: “Iran no longer has any navy left”

President Trump, while speaking to the media, made serious comments on Iran’s military capability. He said:

Destruction of the Navy: According to Trump, US action will harm Iran 158 ships Have sunk to the bottom of the sea.

Tehran weakened: Trump said that the people of Iran were fighters, but American troops have greatly weakened them. However, he described Iran as a ‘sensible country’ and also said that the avenues of dialogue were open.

Second round of ‘peace talks’ in Pakistan: Preparations intensified

After the talks that ended without any agreement last Sunday, the stir has again intensified in Islamabad and Rawalpindi of Pakistan.

Security Circle: in islamabad more than 10,000 Security personnel are being deployed.

Activism of Shahbaz and Munir: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is on a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, while Field Marshal Asim Munir spent more than 24 hours in Tehran and held discussions with the Iranian leadership.

Restrictions like lockdown: Educational institutions may remain closed and heavy traffic restrictions may be imposed in Islamabad and Rawalpindi next week.

Objective of talks: Restoring global energy supply

This direct talk between America and Iran is taking place mainly to convert the two-week temporary ceasefire into permanent peace. This war has caused huge volatility in oil and gas prices globally.

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