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Iran leadership questioned as US cancels Pakistan talks and Trump doubts any Tehran call
International
Published on 25 April 2026
Iran left Islamabad before talks began, sparking doubt
The US canceled a planned visit to Pakistan after Iranian officials left Islamabad without meeting US negotiators. President Donald Trump said the talks weren’t worth the trip and hinted at confusion over who leads Iran. Pakistan has offered to mediate again, but the breakdown is fueling fresh questions about diplomacy and whether Tehran and Washington will connect directly soon.
- US talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials departed early
- Trump cast doubt on the value of the negotiations and Iran’s leadership clarity
- Pakistan is still pushing to act as mediator
- The failure raises uncertainty over any direct Tehran Washington call
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