U.S. President Donald Trump stated on October 13th, 2025, that he is prepared to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan amidst reports of border clashes. "I’ve heard reports of fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan. I’ll wait until I return to address it, but I’m preparing to step in — I’m good at solving wars and making peace," Trump said, indicating his readiness to intervene in the ongoing conflict. The President's remarks come following a period of heightened tensions and reported overnight clashes between Pakistani forces and Tehrik-i-Taliban Afghanistan (TTA) along their shared border. These engagements have led to significant casualties among fighters on both sides, according to previous reports. During the reporting window of October 13th, 2025, 2:05:47 AM to 10/13/2025, 3:05:47 AM UTC, President Trump's statement was disseminated. This follows earlier developments, including Pakistani Air Force strikes on Afghan Taliban forces on October 12th, and reported repelled cross-border raids by Afghan Taliban fighters, which were subsequently met with mortar fire. The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been a persistent issue, particularly since the Taliban's resurgence in 2021. Earlier reports detailed engagements where TTA infantry reportedly advanced towards the Pakistan border, with some soldiers allegedly retreating upon engagement. Videos of these encounters were reportedly shared.
