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Trump Offers Phone Talks, Cancels Pakistan Mission, Extends Ceasefire.

4/26/2026

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President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will negotiate with Iran by telephone, letting Tehran call anytime.
He cancelled the U.S. delegation trip to Pakistan for Iran-war talks, leaving Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at home.
The White House said JD Vance was on standby, the ceasefire set for 22 April was extended, and that President Donald Trump claimed increased naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz and blocked Iranian oil exports.

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President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will negotiate with Iran by telephone, letting Tehran call anytime.
He cancelled the U.S. delegation trip to Pakistan for Iran-war talks, leaving Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at home.
The White House said JD Vance was on standby, the ceasefire set for 22 April was extended, and that President Donald Trump claimed increased naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz and blocked Iranian oil exports.