Trump Halts US-Iran Talks in Everlasting Gulf Conflict
President Donald Trump has called off US negotiators' planned trip to Pakistan for discussions with Iran, asserting the US's strong position in the ongoing conflict. This decision follows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's departure from Islamabad after meeting with Pakistani officials, effectively ending the possibility of further talks this week.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 25-04-2026 22:22 IST | Created: 25-04-2026 22:22 IST
President Donald Trump announced a halt to planned US-Iran negotiations, citing America's advantageous position in the ongoing conflict. This decision cancels the scheduled trip of US negotiators to Pakistan.
Trump, speaking to Fox News, emphasized the futility of further talks as the US 'holds all the cards,' and stressed that the Iranians could initiate contact if desired.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's departure from Islamabad concluded the current round of diplomatic maneuvers, leaving negotiations in limbo as regional tensions remain unresolved.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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