Pakistan, April 26 -- Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran weakened as the new week began after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a planned visit by his envoys to Islamabad. The move followed the departure of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi from Pakistan without securing progress in negotiations aimed at ending the two-month conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Consequently the stalled talks have left tensions high across the region while both sides continue to maintain firm positions and show little willingness to compromise.

Meanwhile the diplomatic deadlock keeps two powerful global players locked in confrontation, raising wider concerns about economic stability and gl...