Trump cancels US envoys’ trip after Iran’s Araghchi leaves Pakistan
Summary
President Donald Trump canceled a planned visit by U.S. envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad. Trump said the envoys would no longer make a long flight for talks and indicated future discussions could happen by phone, while Iran continued its stance on the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade.Key Facts
- President Trump ordered U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to cancel their trip to Pakistan.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad after meeting Pakistani leaders.
- Araghchi shared Iran’s position on ending the conflict with Pakistan but questioned U.S. seriousness about diplomacy.
- Trump said the U.S. “has all the cards” and proposed that Iran call if they want to talk.
- The U.S. maintains a naval blockade and more than 50,000 troops in the region.
- The Strait of Hormuz blockade by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has disrupted global oil and gas shipments.
- Iran rejected ending the waterway blockade as energy markets faced turmoil.
- Araghchi was scheduled to travel next to Oman and Russia to discuss peace efforts.
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