Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:33am on 23 Jun 2026,Tuesday International
Two Republican US senators publicly criticised Pakistan and Qatar during discussions surrounding ongoing US-Iran diplomacy in Switzerland. Senator Rick Scott said both countries have histories of harbouring terrorists and questioned their role in efforts linked to Iran, while reiterating that Tehran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Senator Tim Sheehy cited Pakistan’s past association with hiding Osama bin Laden and argued that key US allies such as the UAE, Israel and Saudi Arabia should also be represented in negotiations. The remarks followed US Vice President JD Vance describing Pakistan as a valued partner. (PC: The Collector)
