Trump cancels US envoy trip to Pakistan and tells Iran to phone for talks as Iranian FM heads to Russia
US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, saying Tehran should call or come to the US instead. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi continued diplomatic shuttle diplomacy, meeting Pakistani and Omani officials before traveling to Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin. A fragile ceasefire agreed on April 7 remains in place, but a permanent settlement is elusive with disputes over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz as central sticking points.
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Pro-US outlets frame Trump's move as leverage from a position of strength; international and analytical outlets emphasize stalled diplomacy and Iranian shuttle efforts; CNN uniquely fact-checks Trump's claim that Iranian oil infrastructure will explode, which others ignore.
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THE LEFT4 outlets · mostly critical
“Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran can call 'if they want to talk' amid impasse on negotiations”
“Iran's foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks” · The Hill, Al Jazeera, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Reuters, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera, Reuters
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