Pakistan trip postponed due to Irans boycott of peace talks

April 21, 2026 • Google News World

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to Pakistan has been postponed due to an Iranian boycott of peace talks. The US-Iran talks were set to take place in the coming days, but officials have gathered at the White House for meetings instead.

According to reports, key officials from both countries are meeting at the White House to discuss ongoing issues between the two nations. However, it appears that these discussions will not be taking place as planned due to the Iranian boycott of the talks.

The US and Iran had previously announced plans to hold a new round of peace talks in Pakistan, but this has now been put on hold. The exact reason for the postponement is unclear, but officials have confirmed that the talks are no longer going ahead as scheduled.

In related news, there have been reports of increased tensions between the US and Iran over issues such as the presence of US forces on a tanker in the Persian Gulf. However, it appears that these tensions may be contributing to the postponement of the peace talks.

The situation remains fluid, with officials from both countries continuing to meet at the White House. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.

Source: Google News World