US President Donald Trump has abruptly cancelled a planned diplomatic trip by American envoys to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, declaring that Washington will not engage in what he described as “unproductive” discussions.
The cancelled visit would have seen envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Islamabad for direct negotiations aimed at easing tensions in the ongoing US-Israel standoff with Iran.
Trump said the United States remains open to diplomacy but insisted Iran must demonstrate stronger commitment before further high-level meetings can proceed.
He emphasized that the decision does not signal an immediate return to war, although he left the door open for future military action.
The development comes shortly after Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, concluded strategic talks in Pakistan with top government officials and military leaders as part of ongoing mediation efforts.
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Iranian authorities say they have presented proposals for a potential peace framework but questioned whether Washington is genuinely prepared to move forward diplomatically.
Meanwhile, tensions continue to simmer around the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards maintaining pressure on the critical oil route despite global appeals to ensure stability in energy supply.
While diplomatic channels remain open through regional actors such as Pakistan and Oman, with possible involvement from Russia, uncertainty continues to hang over the fragile peace process.
