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Trump Cancels Islamabad Trip, Quasi-Lockdown Hits Residents

4/26/2026

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Trump Cancels Talks

Residents of Islamabad endured a week-long quasi-lockdown and lost income while awaiting U.S.–Iran talks that never materialized.
U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled the American delegation’s trip to Islamabad, causing the high-level talks to be called off.
Iran’s joint military command warned it would respond strongly to any U.S. naval blockades.
Officials sealed a perimeter at Serena Hotel, leaving Abdul Haq $1,800 poorer, calling it unjustified.

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Iran Controls Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said controlling the Strait of Hormuz is their definitive strategy against the United States.
U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled a planned peace-envoy trip to Pakistan, calling the talks pointless.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, accusing it of violating cease-fire.
Iran’s joint military command warned it would respond strongly to any U.S. naval blockade.

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Trump Cancels Talks

Residents of Islamabad endured a week-long quasi-lockdown and lost income while awaiting U.S.–Iran talks that never materialized.
U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled the American delegation’s trip to Islamabad, causing the high-level talks to be called off.
Iran’s joint military command warned it would respond strongly to any U.S. naval blockades.
Officials sealed a perimeter at Serena Hotel, leaving Abdul Haq $1,800 poorer, calling it unjustified.

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