Trump Cancels US Delegation Trip to Pakistan for Iran Peace Talks

Donald Trump canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for a second round of talks with Iran, stating the peace process was 'too much work'.

Sat Apr 25 2026

Trump Halts Iran Peace Negotiations

Former US President Donald Trump has canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by a US delegation, including envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, for a second round of talks with Iran. Trump expressed his displeasure on his 'Truth Social' platform, complaining that the peace process was 'too much work'. This decision effectively halts the US side's engagement in the ongoing mediation efforts.

Iran Continues Pakistani-Mediated Talks

The cancellation occurred as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly departed Islamabad for Oman. Earlier, Araghchi met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, stating that Iran would continue engaging in the Pakistani-mediated negotiations until a result is achieved. However, he explicitly ruled out direct talks with US negotiators, indicating a clear stance on the format of future discussions.

*Source: NYTimes World, YouTube: DW News (2026-04-25)*

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