Diplomacy in Flux: Trump Cancels Pakistan Trip Amid Iran Leadership Rift

Live updates show Iran seeking mediation via Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Islamabad and Oman as the US cancels its delegation’s trip to Pakistan, citing infighting within Tehran’s leadership and travel costs; the broader picture includes renewed regional tensions in Lebanon and around the Strait of Hormuz, with analysts debating who is really in charge in Tehran and whether Washington or Tehran will blink first.