Trump cancels Iran envoy trip to Pakistan

President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace talks with Iran.

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Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 19:22 UTC

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President Donald Trump has canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, who were scheduled to engage in peace talks with Iran. The decision, reported by Fox News, halts a diplomatic channel where Pakistan was acting as a mediator between the two nations. This move follows a series of public statements by Trump questioning the value of the talks and Iranian officials expressing doubt about U.S. seriousness. The cancellation underscores the ongoing volatility in U.S.-Iran relations.

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3d agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Trump provided a video statement explaining his reasoning for canceling the trip, citing the long travel distance.

3d agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Trump provided additional reasoning, stating there is 'tremendous infighting and confusion within their leadership' and that 'we have all the cards, they have none.'

3d agoOur Wars, Today

Fox News reports the canceled trip was specifically for envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to conduct peace talks with Iran.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-06976cycle Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 19:22 UTC · first reported 3d ago