politics
April 26, 2026
Trump cancels Pakistan trip for Witkoff, Kushner amid stalled Iran talks
Trump cancels envoy trip to Pakistan as Iran denies talks, amid Hormuz tensions, oil price surge and uncertainty over ceasefire and future negotiations
TL;DR
- Trump canceled a planned trip to Pakistan by envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- Trump cited internal confusion in Iran's leadership and stated Iran has no leverage.
- Iran's Foreign Minister is still expected to visit Pakistan.
- Trump claimed Iran offered a proposal minutes after the cancellation.
- Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have caused Brent crude to exceed $100 per barrel.
- Trump ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats laying mines.
- Tehran considers the US blockade a breach of the ceasefire and argues talks are pointless with it in place.
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