25
Apr
Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): In a sudden shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy, US President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a high-stakes mission to Islamabad, where American representatives were scheduled to hold direct talks with Iranian officials. Using his Truth Social platform on Saturday, the President revealed that he had called back Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, who were already en route to Pakistan to negotiate a potential ceasefire. Trump characterized the trip as a "waste of time," questioning the leadership structure in Tehran and asserting that the United States holds the superior negotiating position. The cancellation…