Trump's envoys head to Pakistan for last-ditch Iran talks before ceasefire ends
Summary
President Donald Trump has sent envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to try one last time to negotiate with Iran before a ceasefire ends. This comes after Iran attacked commercial ships and closed the Strait of Hormuz, leading to increased tensions and threats from Trump.Key Facts
- Trump’s envoys are traveling to Islamabad for talks with Iran before the ceasefire ends on Tuesday.
- Iran attacked several commercial vessels and announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again.
- Trump had expressed hope for a peace deal but also warned Iran with strong threats on social media.
- Trump held a Situation Room meeting on Saturday to discuss the crisis and still wanted to try for a deal first.
- Trump warned that if Iran rejects the deal, the U.S. might attack Iran’s power plants and bridges.
- Iran criticized the U.S. for new "maximalist" positions, meaning very strict demands.
- The talks in Islamabad are seen as a last chance to extend or end the ceasefire peacefully before possible conflict resumes.
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