Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:59am on 23 Jun 2026,Tuesday International
Two Republican senators have criticised Pakistan and Qatar over their involvement in discussions linked to the Iran peace process. Senator Rick Scott said, “Pakistan and Qatar have long histories of harbouring terrorists,” while questioning their role as mediators. Senator Tim Sheehy also argued that countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Israel should be included in the talks. The remarks came after US Vice President J D Vance joined negotiations with leaders from Pakistan and Qatar in Switzerland. The comments have intensified debate in Washington over regional diplomacy, alliances and the future of the Iran negotiations.
