Summary
- President Donald Trump said he had canceled plans to visit Pakistan for talks with Iran, bringing the negotiating stalemate back into focus.
- Trump said the US holds all the cards and stressed that Iran should reach out first if it wants negotiations.
- Markets are watching whether the delay in talks could prolong Middle East tensions, with the possible resumption of negotiations a key variable.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
President Donald Trump has canceled plans to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, putting the negotiating stalemate back in focus.
Walter Bloomberg reported on April 25 that Trump had canceled a planned delegation to Islamabad for talks with Iran.
"Time is being wasted," Trump said, explaining the decision.
He also criticized Iran's leadership, saying it was unclear who was in charge and faulting the internal confusion.
Trump added that the US "holds all the cards" and said Iran should make the first move if it wants negotiations.
Markets are watching whether the delay in talks could prolong tensions in the Middle East. Whether negotiations resume is seen as a key variable.
JH Kim
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