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US cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks
The trip was intended to facilitate discussions on the Iran conflict. The cancellation follows indications of uncertainty regarding Iranian participation. (sources: bbc, abc, cbsnews, thehill)
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The US president canceled a planned trip by special envoys to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, citing concerns over time spent traveling. This decision came after Iranian officials indicated they would not meet with the US delegation.
- The US envoys scheduled for the trip were Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- Iran stated there were no plans for a direct meeting with the US delegation.
- The US president expressed concerns about wasted travel time by his officials.
Why it matters
The cancellation reflects ongoing challenges in US-Iran diplomatic efforts amid the conflict.
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