US President Donald Trump defended his abrupt cancellation of a trip for US envoys to Pakistan, which was aimed at negotiating with Iran regarding their nuclear program. Trump stated that Iran's proposal did not meet US expectations, emphasizing that they offered 'a lot but not enough.' The envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, were set to meet with lower-level Iranian officials, which Trump deemed unproductive given the long travel time and costs involved. He described himself as a 'cost-conscious person' and expressed that the lack of senior-level engagement from Tehran made the trip unviable. Interestingly, Trump noted that Iran submitted a significantly improved proposal shortly after he canceled the trip, reiterating his stance that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. The cancellation is seen as a setback for Pakistan, which has been mediating the US-Iran conflict, raising questions about the future of negotiations and the potential for a ceasefire as the May 4 deadline approaches.