Trump cancels US delegation trip to Pakistan over insufficient Iranian proposal
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US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the cancellation of a US delegation's trip to Pakistan, which was planned for indirect talks with Iran. The decision was made after Washington deemed a received proposal insufficient. Speaking at Palm Beach International Airport, President Trump stated that the reversal was due to the absence of acceptable concessions in the document submitted by the Iranian side. He emphasized that the US would not travel for a substandard document and that discussions could continue remotely via phone. Trump clarified that nothing had changed between the initial announcement of the trip and its cancellation, other than the unsatisfactory document. Notably, he mentioned that a new, significantly improved Iranian proposal was received within minutes of the cancellation, though its content was not disclosed. When asked about a potential ceasefire extension, the US President remained evasive, stating he had not considered it at that point.
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