The day was dominated by the collapse of anticipated US-Iran talks in Islamabad. In the morning, Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan but quickly ruled out direct meetings with US officials, insisting on indirect engagement via Pakistan. By early afternoon, Araghchi delivered Iran's demands to Pakistani leaders and departed before US envoys, including Witkoff and Kushner, could arrive. In the evening, President Trump cancelled the envoys' trip, stating the US 'has all the cards' and refusing '18-hour flights' for fruitless talks. Iran warned of 'largest missile strike' if attacked. Domestically, the AAP exodus continued as Swati Maliwal joined BJP and attacked Kejriwal, while BJP released 'Sheesh Mahal 2' photos, which AAP called fake. The day's editorial focus was overwhelmingly on the diplomatic deadlock.