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

A Revolutionary Guard Navy (IRGC) speedboat approaches the cargo ship Epaminondas during what state media described as the seizure of one of two vessels accused of violations in the Strait of Hormuz, April 21, 2026. Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim News Agency via AP hide caption toggle caption Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim News Agency via AP After a shooting incident at the White House Correspondent's Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, President Trump – who was rushed out of the room by the secret service after gunshots rang out – was asked at a press conference if he thought his war in Iran could be a motive. "I don't think so, but you never know," the president replied, adding that more information about the motives of the shooter – who is in custody – would be released when available. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister travelled to Islamabad Sunday — just a day after leaving — but has not confirmed whether he will meet with U.S. officials for potential peace talks. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi completed a planned trip to Oman but then returned to Pakistan, which has emerged as a mediator in the conflict and hosted previous peace talks. Trump on Saturday cancelled the U.S. negotiating team's planned second trip to Pakistan shortly after the Iranian foreign minister left, telling reporters he'd rejected a new peace proposal from Iran. …