Trump Cancels US Envoy Trip to Pakistan for Iran War Negotiations: 'If They Want to Talk, All They Have to Do Is Call'
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had been expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday.
TL;DR
- President Trump canceled a U.S. delegation trip to Pakistan meant for talks with Iran.
- Trump cited confusion in Iran's leadership and stated Iran has no leverage.
- Iran's foreign minister met with Pakistani officials, stating no U.S. meeting was planned.
- The U.S. will not renew waivers for Iranian oil purchases.
- The U.S. sanctioned a Chinese refinery for buying Iranian oil products.
- Tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz, with a U.S. naval blockade in place.
- A previous round of peace talks in Islamabad concluded without a deal.