Trump has instructed his top envoys to halt talks with Iran, citing Tehran’s unwillingness to meet US demands. Washington is shifting toward financial pressure, targeting Iranian assets and payments. The decision comes amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty surrounding stalled negotiations
US negotiator Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, held a rare meeting in Cairo with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire talks. The meeting focused on a US-backed 15-point plan for Hamas’ disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza.
President Donald Trump announced that US negotiators would not travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, asserting that Washington holds the upper hand in the conflict. His remarks followed the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from Islamabad after meetings with Pakistan’s leadership.
President Donald Trump has dispatched envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoffe to Pakistan for continued negotiations with Iran. White House press secretary Karolina Leavitt confirmed that the envoys will meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad.
Ukraine’s allies convened in Paris to discuss post-ceasefire security and military support amid uncertainty due to the US focus on Venezuela. Talks aim to strengthen Ukraine’s defense, monitor a ceasefire, deploy multinational forces, and ensure long-term deterrence against Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin called his five-hour meeting with US envoys on resolving the Ukraine war “necessary” and “useful” but acknowledged major disagreements. The talks, part of Donald Trump’s renewed peace push, continue as US and Ukrainian negotiators prepare for further discussions
