# Brief: Trump cancels Kushner-Witkoff Pakistan trip for Iran peace talks  
**Published:** 2026-04-25T16:23:34.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty-four seven, President Trump has called off a diplomatic mission that would have sent senior advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Pakistan for Iran peace negotiations. The President cited unproductive discussions as the reason for canceling the planned trip. This decision appears to mark a shift toward a tougher U.S. position on Iran as diplomatic efforts face growing challenges. Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, and Witkoff, a real estate executive serving as a Middle East envoy, had been expected to engage in talks aimed at reducing tensions with Iran through Pakistani intermediaries. The cancellation comes as the Trump administration reassesses its approach to Iran policy and regional diplomacy. The move signals that peace negotiations may be stalling, with the administration apparently losing confidence in the current diplomatic track. This is your local news update from LexBot twenty-four seven.

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