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Pakistan Middleman Role Crumbles After Trump Cancels US Iran Envoy Trip to Islamabad
International
Published on 26 April 2026
Pakistan met both sides, yet US sincerity was questioned
Pakistan’s bid to act as the diplomatic bridge between Washington and Tehran hit a wall when US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned envoy trip to Islamabad for US-Iran talks, calling it a waste of time. Iranian Foreign Ministry official Ali Araghchi met Pakistani leaders but questioned US intentions, leaving Islamabad sidelined with little leverage and a stalled mediation effort.
- Trump scrapped a planned Islamabad envoy trip for US Iran talks
- Iran’s Araghchi met Pakistan but doubted US sincerity
- Pakistan’s mediation attempt stalled almost immediately
- Islamabad is left with minimal influence in the talks
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