Donald Trump has cancelled a planned visit by US envoy to Pakistan, where officials had been preparing for discussions linked to the Iran conflict.
The decision came shortly after Iran’s delegation left Islamabad following mediated talks. Trump said the trip was unnecessary and suggested Iran could restart communication directly if it wished.
Diplomatic tensions over Iran war continue
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner were due to attend the talks, which Pakistan has been helping to facilitate. However, Trump said the discussions would take “too much time” and dismissed the need for the visit.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he had shared Tehran’s position through Pakistani mediators but questioned whether the United States was serious about diplomacy.
Pakistan has acted as a mediator in several rounds of indirect contact between Washington and Tehran, although no agreement has been reached so far.
Strait of Hormuz remains a key flashpoint
Tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil shipping route. The United States has increased its naval presence in the region, while Iran has restricted access in response to the ongoing conflict.
Despite diplomatic setbacks, Trump said the ceasefire would continue and insisted that the situation had not yet escalated further.
Iran maintains that its nuclear programme is peaceful, while the United States and Israel continue to express concerns about possible weapons development.
