Trump Cancels US Delegation Visit to Pakistan Amid Iran Tensions

Washington D.C. US President Donald Trump has canceled a proposed visit by an American delegation to Pakistan to discuss the war involving Iran. This decision was made after a Tehran team returned from Islamabad. Trump stated that the trip by special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner would be a waste of time, adding that if Iran wants to negotiate, they can simply make a phone call.

Previously, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Pakistan. While he presented Iran's stance on ending the war, he noted that it remains unclear how serious the US is about diplomacy. Although the ceasefire period was scheduled to end on 22 April, Trump had extended it for further talks; however, diplomatic efforts remain largely stalled.

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated over the Strait of Hormuz, a route through which nearly 20 percent of the world's crude oil and gas is supplied. Since the US and Israel began attacks in February, Iran has restricted this route, while the US has increased its naval presence in the area.

Meanwhile, Trump has stated that the ceasefire with Iran will remain in place. He accused the Iranian leadership of being in a state of disorder and confusion, claiming that the US is in a strong position. Pakistan has been mediating between the US and Iran over the past few weeks.

However, the talks held between the two sides on 11 April failed to reach any concrete agreement. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had previously stated that while Iran is open to dialogue, sanctions, threats, and the violation of agreements remain the primary obstacles.