Trump doubts shooter motivated by Iran war as peace talks on hold

President Trump was quickly evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after gunshots were fired, raising questions about whether his conflict with Iran might have been a motive. The shooter is in custody, and more details are awaited. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi plans to return to Pakistan for potential peace talks, despite President Trump canceling a U.S. negotiating team’s trip there. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran would not engage in negotiations under pressure. Leaders like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed relief over Trump’s safety and condemned the violence. In Oman, Araghchi discussed efforts to end the Iran war with Sultan Haitham. This situation highlights ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. QUESTION: How might the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran influence global diplomatic relations in the future? 

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