US President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned diplomatic trip by his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Pakistan. The delegation was scheduled to travel to Islamabad for talks aimed at a ceasefire deal to resolve the ongoing US-Iran conflict. President Trump stated that an 18-hour flight for what he deemed potentially fruitless discussions was unnecessary, conveying this to Fox News and on Truth Social. He emphasized that the US holds a strong position, suggesting Iran should initiate contact if they wish to talk.
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Trump Cancels US Envoys' Pakistan Trip for Iran Conflict Talks
TLDR
US President Donald Trump cancelled envoys' trip to Pakistan.
The visit was for Iran conflict ceasefire talks.
Trump cited an unnecessary 18-hour flight and Iran needing to initiate contact.