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US–Iran ceasefire talks falter as Pakistan mediation stalls and Trump cancels envoy trip
By Aurax Desk | April 25, 2026 | 2 min read
Fragile diplomacy between Washington and Tehran faces a new setback after Iran refuses direct talks and the US cancels a key mission to Islamabad, raising uncertainty over a tense ceasefire and global energy stability.
IIslamabad’s diplomatic district, where recent US–Iran mediated talks were held
Efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire between the United States and Iran have stumbled after planned negotiations in Pakistan collapsed, underscoring the fragility of diplomacy in a conflict already affecting global markets.
A visit to Islamabad by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner was canceled by President Donald Trump, citing frustration with Iran’s position. The move came as Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, left Pakistan without engaging in direct talks with US officials.
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi meets Pakistani officials during mediation efforts in Islamabad.
Tehran has continued to reject face-to-face negotiations, preferring indirect discussions through Pakistani mediation. While a ceasefire agreed earlier this month remains in place, tensions persist, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies.
Oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route at the centre of regional tensions.
The stalled talks highlight deep divisions between the two sides, including disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional influence. Despite the setback, both sides have signaled that diplomatic channels remain open, with Pakistan still pushing to revive negotiations.
Sources: BBC, Reuters, Ap News
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