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Trump blocks US delegation travel and tells Iran to call Washington instead
International
Published on 26 April 2026
Tehran can talk only if it dials Washington first
US President Donald Trump said American negotiators will not travel for truce talks, adding that Iran can instead reach out to Washington directly. While claiming Pakistan will remain engaged as progress is made, Trump said future discussions will be held by telephone. The remarks signal a tougher posture toward Iran diplomacy and limit in-person channels.
- US delegation will not travel for truce discussions
- Iran is told to call Washington instead of negotiating abroad
- Pakistan stays involved through ongoing telephone coordination
- Trump frames future talks as strictly telephonic
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