US EditionUS-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
Pakistan is still mediating indirect talks as Iran demands an end to the U.S. blockade and officials warn the conflict is driving up energy prices.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump canceled a trip to Islamabad for top envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, halting planned peace negotiations with Iran.
- The administration announced sanctions Friday on roughly 40 shipping entities linked to Iranian oil exports, while Iran maintains a grip on the Strait of Hormuz blocking global energy shipments.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Iran requires the U.S. to remove port blockades before negotiating, though Trump claimed Iran sent a "much better" proposal within 10 minutes of the cancellation.
- Pakistan continues to facilitate indirect mediation between Washington and Tehran; Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Oman on Sunday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz.
- Political analyst Syed Mohammad Ali noted that the negotiation process "requires wisdom and patience from both sides," as the ceasefire remains in effect despite weekend setbacks.
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Talks in Pakistan on hold as Iran's top diplomat leaves Islamabad and Trump's envoys are a no-show - The Morning Sun
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Attempts at ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran fell flat after Tehran’s top diplomat left Pakistan and President Donald Trump's envoys stayed away after he told them not to travel to Islamabad. The U.S. president indicated the ball was now in Iran’s court. “If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!” Trump said on social media. The negotiations were meant to follow historic face-to-face talks earlier th…
Pakistan says US‑Iran mediation still moving despite envoy delay
Washington: Pakistan’s leaders sought on Sunday to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump cancelled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations.Pakistan‑led mediators are working to bridge significant gaps between Washington and Tehran, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorise…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi returned to the Middle East after mediation negotiations in Pakistan on the weekend, while Donald Trump canceled visiting Islamabad envoys
US-Iran Talks: Pakistan Says Mediation Moving Ahead After Donald Trump Holds Back Envoys | 🌎 LatestLY
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country won’t negotiate while the United States imposes a blockade on its ports. Pezeshkian told Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif during a phone call Saturday night that the US. 'should first remove operational obstacles, including the blockade,' to allow a new round of negotiations, according to the ISNA and Tasnim news agencies in Iran. 🌎 US-Iran Talks: Pakistan Says Mediation Moving Ahead After Donald T…
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