Talks in Pakistan on hold as Iran’s top diplomat leaves Islamabad and Trump’s envoys are a no-show

ISLAMABAD — Attempts at ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran fell flat after Tehran’s top diplomat left Pakistan and President Donald Trump’s envoys stayed away after he told them not to travel to Islamabad. The U.S. president indicated the ball was now in Iran’s court. “If they want to talk, all they have … Read more

Trump sends envoys to Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talks

ISLAMABAD — U.S. envoys are expected to travel to Pakistan on Saturday in a new bid to salvage ceasefire talks with Tehran, even as Iran ruled out direct negotiations with U.S. representatives as its top diplomat arrived in Islamabad. The latest effort to broker a deal comes as an indefinite ceasefire has paused most fighting, … Read more