President Donald Trump has called off a planned visit by two U.S. envoys to Islamabad intended to engage with Pakistan on mediating tensions with Iran, marking a setback in diplomatic efforts to ease regional hostilities. The cancellation was announced Saturday following the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from Pakistan’s capital after meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior officials.

Trump’s decision to abort the trip by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner was attributed to what he described as internal disarray within the Iranian leadership. In a social media statement, Trump cited "tremendous infighting and confusion" among Iran’s top officials, asserting that the U.S. held a stronger negotiating position and that Iran need only make direct contact to open dialogue.

Despite the aborted visit and apparent diplomatic hurdles, the U.S. president emphasized that the cancellation did not signal an imminent return to conflict. “It does not automatically mean war with Iran would restart despite the setback in peace efforts,” he noted.

Araghchi’s visit had been widely seen as an effort to explore conditions for renewed dialogue, but no significant progress was reported following his talks. According to Iranian sources, Tehran communicated its core demands and expressed reservations about Washington’s positions. Iranian officials have reiterated their refusal to engage in further direct talks under what they describe as Washington’s “maximalist demands.”

The developments underscore ongoing challenges in managing U.S.-Iran relations, with Pakistan positioned as a critical intermediary. However, the breakdown in planned diplomacy reflects persistent mistrust and divergent objectives on both sides, leaving prospects for near-term resolution uncertain.