Steve Witkoff

25 Apr

Trump Cancels US-Iran Peace Mission to Islamabad; Cites Disarray in Tehran

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAbbas Araghchi, Donald Trump, Islamabad diplomacy, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, Truth Social, US-Iran talks

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…

25 Jul

US Withdraws Gaza Ceasefire Team Amid Stalled Talks; Israel Backs West Bank Annexation, India Calls for Truce at UN

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Gaza ceasefire talks, Hamas, Israel, Steve Witkoff

Washington/Doha/New York, July 25, 2025 — The United States is pulling back its negotiating team from Qatar following a deadlock in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Thursday that the recent response from Hamas “showed a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,” prompting Washington to reassess its strategy.Witkoff, addressing reporters, stated, “While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith.” He added that the United States would now explore “alternative options” to bring hostages home and…