In follow-up to the 2026 regional crisis developments, President Trump stated that canceling Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit to Islamabad was intended to avoid "wasting time" on 18-hour flights without tangible results. Trump denied that this move is a
prelude to a new military escalation, explaining that the Iranians know how to reach the American side by phone if they have a serious desire for dialogue. This stance aims to exert diplomatic pressure while keeping communication channels open, as
global markets await any signal of de-escalating tensions in international shipping lanes.
