BREAKING: Trump Cancels Trip To Son’s Wedding, Returns To Washington Amid Key Moment On Iran Negotiations

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According to a report by The Jerusalem Post on Friday, May 22, 2026, US President Donald Trump has abruptly revised his travel plans, cancelling scheduled engagements and returning to Washington at a moment of heightened diplomatic sensitivity surrounding ongoing negotiations with Iran.

In a statement on Friday, Trump said he was forced to abandon plans that included attending his son’s wedding and other private engagements, citing “circumstances pertaining to the government” as the reason for the change in schedule. He said he had “very much wanted” to be present for his son, Don Jr., and his fiancée, Bettina, but stressed that developments in Washington required his immediate attention.

The president’s revised itinerary had initially included travel to a speaking engagement in Suffern, New York, followed by stops at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey and a planned trip to the Bahamas for the family event. However, the White House confirmed that all subsequent travel has been postponed, with the president expected to remain in Washington until further notice.

Trump’s comments came shortly before his public address in New York, where he also made brief remarks on foreign policy developments. Without providing details, he stated that the conflict involving Iran “will be over soon” and suggested that global oil prices could decline as a result of progress in diplomatic efforts.

The sudden shift in schedule comes as diplomatic discussions between Washington and Tehran continue to draw international attention. Iranian officials have maintained that no agreement can be reached if negotiations focus on contentious issues such as enriched uranium stockpiles.

Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei was quoted by state media as saying that discussions are currently centred on ending hostilities rather than delving into detailed nuclear provisions at this stage. He warned that introducing such issues prematurely would make it difficult to reach any conclusion.

Iranian officials have also described certain US demands related to nuclear restrictions as “unreasonable” and “excessive,” arguing that such positions have contributed to past failures in diplomatic negotiations. According to reports from semi-official outlets, Iranian negotiators maintain that talks remain focused on de-escalation, with other issues to be addressed only after broader agreements are reached.

The Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that discussions are still ongoing through regional mediators, including Pakistan, with officials indicating that some progress has been made but significant disagreements remain unresolved. One Iranian source said that while there has been movement on certain points, no final agreement is close, and reports suggesting otherwise are inaccurate.

On the US side, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington has seen “some progress” in talks but cautioned against overestimating developments. Speaking after a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Sweden, Rubio noted that the United States remains in regular contact with Pakistani mediators facilitating the discussions.

“There’s been some progress. I wouldn’t exaggerate it. I wouldn’t diminish it. There’s more work to be done. We’re not there yet. I hope we get there,” he told reporters.