Trump Cancels Envoys’ Pakistan Trip Claiming US Holds ‘All the Cards’ Against Iran

The US President halted a diplomatic mission to Islamabad, prompting a revised proposal from Tehran within minutes, while Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected “forced negotiations.” Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied US President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, shortly after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned high-level diplomatic mission to Pakistan on Saturday, April 25, stating that the United States holds a dominant position and has no need to pursue talks on Iranian terms, Fox News reported. Special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were ordered to stand down just as they were preparing to depart for Islamabad for mediated talks. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One that he saw no reason for his team to endure 18-hour flights to “talk about nothing” when “we have all the cards.” Interestingly, the President claimed that within 10 minutes of the cancellation, Tehran submitted a new, “much better” proposal than their previous offer, which he characterized as “not enough.” The cancellation coincided with the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from the Pakistani capital following meetings with local officials. Meanwhile, according to CNN , Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian struck a defiant tone during a call with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pezeshkian stated that Tehran would not participate in “forced negotiations” under the pressure of a naval blockade, asserting that Washington must first remove “operational obstacles” and cease “hostile actions” before dialogue can proceed. This diplomatic pivot underscores Trump’s “hard-nosed” approach to regional stability. While the US maintains a third aircraft carrier in the Middle East and a strict naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump suggested that internal “infighting” among Iranian leadership is weakening their position. Other Topics of Interest Von der Leyen Proposes Strategic Energy Corridor to Bypass Strait of Hormuz The European Commission president urged Gulf nations to fast-track the IMEC corridor and diversify export routes to ensure global energy security is no longer “held hostage” by regional conflicts. “They can call me anytime,” Trump added, reiterating that the military and economic blockade would remain in place until a satisfactory agreement – including the total abandonment of enriched uranium – is reached. As the two-week ceasefire remains fragile and global energy markets continue to struggle with the Gulf shutdown, Washington’s move to force Tehran into a direct line of communication marks a significant escalation in the ongoing “clock is ticking” strategy against the Islamic Republic. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.