Trump Cancels Witkoff and Kushner’s Trip for Iran Talks, Saying, ‘We Have All the Cards.’
President Trump canceled a planned trip by his top aides, Witkoff and Kushner, to Pakistan for talks with Iran, stating that the U.S. 'has all the cards' in the negotiations. The last-minute decision underscores the significant gaps still remaining between the U.S. and Iran in efforts to end the ongoing conflict. The move highlights the administration's cautious and strategic approach to diplomatic engagement amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastliveUpdatesU.S.-Iran TalksIsrael-Lebanon TruceStrait of HormuzGenerals Running IranTimeline of WarAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTTrump Cancels Aides’ Trip for Iran Talks: ‘We Have All the Cards’The last-minute scuttling of the trip to Pakistan was the latest sign of how far apart the two sides are on reaching a deal to end the Iran war.Listen · 6:55 min Share full articlePresident Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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