Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Field Marshal Asim Munir and US President Donald Trump discussed the Iran-Israel conflict at the White House.The development came during a rare one-on-one meeting between Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Munir and President Trump over lunch at the White House Cabinet Room.During his interaction with journalists following the key meeting, the US president said that he had the “honour” of meeting with Field Marshal Munir. The US president maintained that he invited the army chief to thank him for ending the war with India.“Well, they (Pakistan) know Iran. Better than most,” Trump added. He further said that a trade deal was being discussed with Pakistan.Responding to another question, President Trump said he has not made a decision on how to proceed on Iran and he will hold a meeting later in the day in the White House Situation Room.He added that Iran wants to meet and the US side "may do that." Trump said that Israel was “doing well” in its attacks aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear facilities.The US president said that he had not closed door on meeting with Iran, adding that a deal could still happen.Trump further stated that he believed that Iran was close to developing a nuclear weapon before the attacks began.It is pertinent to mention here that Islamabad is eyeing strengthened ties with Washington based on geopolitical realities, mutual trust, and a development-oriented partnership.