US EditionTrump cancels US delegation’s Pakistan trip as Iran peace talks stall
President Trump canceled the US envoys' Pakistan trip, halting Iran peace talks after Tehran demanded blockade removal, which Trump deemed unnecessary long-distance engagement.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned trip to Islamabad, Pakistan, for Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner to conduct indirect peace talks with Iran.
- Trump cited "too much time wasted on traveling, too much work" and internal Iranian "infighting" for the decision, after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed Pakistan Saturday without meeting U.S. officials.
- Within 10 minutes of canceling the trip, Trump claimed Iran submitted a proposal that "could have been better," yet rejected it, as the U.S. maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports which Iran characterizes as "banditry and piracy" in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Araghchi signaled skepticism regarding Washington's intentions, stating, "Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy," leaving direct U.S.-Iran engagement stalled while ceasefire discussions rely on Pakistani mediation.
- While the indefinite ceasefire pauses most fighting, the economic fallout persists as energy shipments face disruption, though Trump indicated the door remains open, stating, "If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!".
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US-Iran peace hopes stall as Trump calls off Pakistan talks
Mounting tensions between the US and Iran scuttled a second round of peace talks that were set to happen in Pakistan over the weekend.US President Donald Trump called off his envoys’ trip to Islamabad after saying Iran “offered a lot, but not enough.”Trump faces the choice of escalating the conflict, making major concessions to strike a deal, or continuing a stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal wrote.The US’ strategy in the…
Pakistani government sources say US forces have removed security equipment from Islamabad, suggesting the US delegation will not return anytime soon.
Trump Calls Off US Envoys’ Trip to Pakistan After Top Iranian Official Leaves Ahead of Meeting
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. President Donald Trump has confirmed that a second round of US-Iran peace talks will not take place. Getting into it: Trump made the announcement Saturday after pulling the plug…
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