Islamabad Iran Talks Collapse — Araghchi Leaves Pakistan; Trump Cancels Witkoff Mission

The Islamabad diplomatic channel for US-Iran negotiations collapsed on April 26, 2026, as Iranian FM Araghchi left Pakistan and Trump canceled the planned Witkoff/Kushner diplomatic mission, citing 'time-wasting.' Iran's FM said there would be no 'forced negotiations'; Trump said Iran 'offered lot, but not enough.' WTI crude held near $95–97/bbl as the Hormuz blockade continued on day 58 of the ceasefire. FISA Section 702 reauthorization faced a House vote with just 4 days to the April 30 expiry.