Trump cancels envoy visit to Pakistan, says Iran can ‘call us’ to negotiate

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President Trump canceled a planned envoy visit to Pakistan, stating Iran could initiate direct negotiations with the U.S. instead of engaging in lengthy travel for talks. This decision was made after Iranian officials departed Pakistan, with Trump asserting the U.S. holds leverage and Iran can contact them directly.

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US President Donald Trump told Fox News that he had cancelled Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, from travelling to Pakistan for talks. The announcement comes after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad with his delegation.

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