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White House dinner shooting shocks US as Trump dismisses Iran peace talks fallout
International
Published on 26 April 2026
Trump calls Iran talks a waste of time—then chaos erupts
A shooting at a White House press dinner has sparked questions about possible links to the escalating Iran war and US-led efforts for peace talks in Islamabad. The timing is notable: the incident follows Trump’s decision to cancel envoys’ trip to Pakistan, arguing the negotiations were pointless. Officials have not confirmed any connection, but scrutiny is growing.
- White House press dinner shooting raises concerns about external links
- The event comes as Iran war tensions intensify
- Trump canceled envoys’ Pakistan peace talks over lack of value
- No official evidence yet connects the shooting to Middle East events
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