"The talks included Araqchi, as well as the two White House envoys: Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. However, Kushner and Witkoff's trip was called off at the last minute on April 25."
"President Donald Trump canceled the trip, however, in a social media post he suggested Iran's negotiators were at odds with authorities at home. 'Too much time wasted on traveling, too much work! Besides which, there is tremendous infighting and confusion within their 'leadership,'' he said."
"Araqchi did travel to Islamabad on what he called a 'timely tour' for meetings with Pakistani officials, who have played a central role in trying to negotiate an end to the fighting."
"On April 26, Araqchi met with the sultan of Oman in the capital Muscat, where both sides discussed the regional situation and mediation efforts, Oman's state news agency reported."
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, held talks with Oman's leader following the abrupt cancellation of US envoy discussions aimed at resolving the Iran war. The planned talks in Islamabad were seen as a potential breakthrough but were called off by President Trump, citing internal conflicts within Iran's leadership. Despite the cancellation, Araqchi continued his diplomatic efforts, meeting with Pakistani officials to discuss Iran's position on ending the conflict and addressing US demands. His discussions in Oman focused on regional mediation efforts.
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