Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is optimistic about progress in negotiations to end the war with Iran, seeking the assistance of Pakistani mediators. Previous statements from President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations have been inconsistent, hovering between a potential deal and renewed conflict. NATO's European members are also set to discuss U.S. troop reductions amid tensions related to Trump's approach to the situation in Iran.
- ▪U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is looking to Pakistani mediators to help end the war with Iran.
- ▪President Donald Trump has indicated that negotiations are on the verge of either a deal or renewed attacks.
- ▪NATO's European members will discuss U.S. troop cuts in light of Trump's criticisms ahead of a July summit.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 40 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Pakistan army chief visits Tehran to push for end to US-Israeli war on Iran — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran, in push to end Iran war — Straits Times — World
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope of progress on ending the war with Iran, as he looked to Pakistani mediators to help advance efforts to strike an agreement.if(isDeviceEnabled("large") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1775225550861-0'); }); }if(isDeviceEnabled("small") && isNonSubcribedUser()) {googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1775225761390-0'); }); }Previous comments by President Donald Trump had suggested weeks of stop-start negotiations to strike a permanent end to the war were teetering on the “borderline” between a deal and renewed attacks.Also Read: U.S. pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran warNATO’s European members will look to sound out U.S.
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