Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner Pakistan trip

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Trump called off Witkoff and Kushner’s planned trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks.

WHO: Trump

WHAT: called off Witkoff and Kushner’s planned trip to Pakistan

WHEN: Apr 26, 2026 at 8:29 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Iranian officials left Pakistan and downplayed direct talks with U.S. officials.

How this story developed (showing 50 of 78 earlier reports)

US vice president says US is making progress in Iran talks · May 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Iran says ceasefire terms meet minimum standards · May 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
CBS: Pakistan hosted Iranian military planes at Nur Khan · May 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Tehran says US proposal sought Iran’s surrender · May 10, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Iran seeks guarantees against future attacks in US response · May 10, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Iran sends response to US proposal via Pakistan mediator · May 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Iran questions ‘seriousness’ of the US to Turkish foreign minister · May 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Iran says it will respond to US proposal at 'appropriate time' · May 9, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Lavrov tells UAE US-Iran talks key to stability · May 8, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
US-Iran talks could resume in Pakistan next week, WSJ · May 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Iran foreign minister says Iranians never bow to pressure · May 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Iran still reviewing US proposal for negotiations · May 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Iran says ceasefire and ending war top priorities in talks · May 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Iran’s stance on US war negotiations explained · May 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
US diplomacy from Kabul to Tehran became transactional · May 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Iran urges UN states to reject US-backed Hormuz resolution · May 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Parliament speaker: US strong-arming Iran will fail · May 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Trump says it is 'too early' for in-person talks with Iran · May 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ to end war on Iran · May 5, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Turkey and Qatar discuss US-Iran talks in phone call · May 4, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Iran denies plan to target UAE, blames US · May 4, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Trump offers no clear answer on Iran truce status · May 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Iran and Pakistan diplomats stress regional stability · May 4, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Iran warns US over Hormuz escort plan, says interference breaks ceasefire · May 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Iran's IRGC: US must choose between 'impossible' and 'bad deal' · May 3, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Iran sets timeline, demands guarantees in peace proposal · May 3, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
White House declines to comment on Iran’s proposals · May 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
US says hostilities against Iran have ended · Apr 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
France says Iran must make major concessions · Apr 28, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Araghchi holds talks with Pakistan, Oman mediators · Apr 27, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Iran’s top diplomat visits Russia · Apr 27, 2026 at 5:22 AM ET
Araghchi says he discussed US talks with Pakistan · Apr 27, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
Araghchi visits Russia as US talks pause · Apr 27, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Araghchi says Pakistan aided Iran-US talks · Apr 27, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Araghchi returns to Pakistan as talks remain uncertain · Apr 27, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Putin to meet Iran foreign minister · Apr 26, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Iranian FM heads to Moscow for Putin meeting · Apr 26, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Trump says Iran talks will be held by phone · Apr 26, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Iran relays US message via Pakistan · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Araghchi meets Pakistan army chief Munir · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Iranian negotiator returns to Pakistan · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Trump doubts Iran war motive in White House shooting · Apr 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
Iran FM returns to Islamabad for talks · Apr 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Iran foreign minister to return to Pakistan · Apr 26, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Trump calls off planned peace talks · Apr 26, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff Iran trip · Apr 26, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
U.S.-Iran peace talks stall · Apr 26, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Araghchi to return to Pakistan before Moscow trip · Apr 26, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Pakistan PM speaks with Iranian president · Apr 26, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Trump cancels U.S. delegation's Pakistan trip · Apr 26, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET

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