Middle East war live: US envoys expected in Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday for peace talks with Iran in the latest attempt by the US to broker a peace deal.
Although Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday, Iran has ruled out direct negotiations with US representatives.
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- Trump cancels envoy visit to Pakistan, says Iran can ‘call us’ to negotiate Middle East Eye —
- Trump cancels envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks Axios —
- Iran’s foreign minister leaves without meeting US envoys, Pakistani officials say Global News —
- Trump Cancels Kushner, Witkoff Trip to Pakistan for Iran Talks Bloomberg —