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Trump Envoy Heads to Pakistan Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

4/20/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s representatives will return to Pakistan on Monday for talks to resolve the US-Israeli war in Iran.
Iran reimposed shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a prior agreement.
The United States has seized an Iranian cargo ship.
Pakistan's deputy prime minister urged dialogue with Iran's foreign minister.
The conflict has caused casualties and rising oil prices, increasing pressure on Trump ahead of the midterm elections.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s representatives will return to Pakistan on Monday for talks to resolve the US-Israeli war in Iran.
Iran reimposed shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a prior agreement.
The United States has seized an Iranian cargo ship.
Pakistan's deputy prime minister urged dialogue with Iran's foreign minister.
The conflict has caused casualties and rising oil prices, increasing pressure on Trump ahead of the midterm elections.