Trump Cancels Envoys' Pakistan Trip As Iran Talks Stall
Trump called off a planned envoy trip to Pakistan after Iran's delegation left Islamabad, saying Iran could call to negotiate as Araghchi heads to Moscow to meet Putin.
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Overview
President Donald Trump canceled plans to send envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran after Tehran's delegation left Islamabad, the White House said.
The cancellation came as diplomatic efforts stalled despite Trump's extension of a ceasefire that had been due to expire on 22 April to allow talks to continue, officials said.
Trump said on Truth Social that Iran could 'call' to talk and accused its leadership of 'tremendous infighting and confusion,' according to his posts and remarks.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly a fifth of the world's oil, has been disrupted, and market reports said Brent rose to roughly $107.75–$107.89 and U.S. crude to roughly $96.50–$96.63 per barrel.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned briefly to Pakistan before traveling to Moscow, and Iran's ambassador said Araghchi will meet President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Monday.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources collectively frame the stalled talks as a U.S.-driven diplomatic setback that emphasizes American agency and Iranian intransigence. editorial choices foreground presidential statements, economic pressure and naval blockade; they prominently feature U.S. officials' quotes while Iranian views are often paraphrased or relayed via state media, reducing Iranian civilian or alternative mediation perspectives.