Trump's insult: Iran puts US talks on backburner, shifts to bilateral ties

Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad ahead of the U.S. delegation, signaling a shift in diplomatic dynamics as Tehran opts for indirect engagement. With no confirmed face-to-face talks involving Donald Trump’s envoys, Iran instead leans on intermediaries and continues its regional outreach toward Muscat and Moscow. The move raises fresh questions about the future of U.S.-Iran negotiations amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.