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PAKISTAN STEPS IN AS MEDIATOR BETWEEN THE US AND IRAN — THEN TRUMP CANCELS HIS ENVOYS
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Sydney sees Islamabad's failure as a warning on ceasefire fragility and Trump's unpredictability
Dominant angle identified — does not reflect unanimity of this country’s media
The Sydney Morning Herald ran a series of live updates titled 'Peace talks in Pakistan collapse as Trump cancels envoy trip.' ABC Australia quoted Trump directly — envoys 'can call us anytime they want' — and framed the posture as an ultimatum disguised as an invitation. SMH tracked both the arc of hope (Araghchi's arrival 'raising hopes for renewed talks') and the subsequent collapse. Australian coverage stressed the maritime stakes: Hormuz closure directly affects trade routes linking Australia to Europe and South Asia. Australia, accustomed to an active multilateral role, watches American diplomatic unpredictability with growing unease.
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