Trump cancels Kushner, Witkoff Pakistan trip over Iran talks

President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a scheduled trip to Pakistan by senior advisors Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, which was intended to engage Iranian representatives. He said the United States holds all the necessary cards and that Iran could call at any time, but the administration will not waste 18 hours in flight for unproductive talks. Trump emphasized that the decision does not signal a renewal of war with Iran. The move reflects a shift toward diplomatic pressure without direct high‑level engagement.