strikeMay 21, 2026

Pakistan steps up Iran-US mediation as Trump threatens renewed military action

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Six weeks after a fragile ceasefire paused the Iran conflict, diplomatic efforts to revive talks between the United States and Iran gathered pace on Thursday, with Pakistan intensifying backchannel mediation even as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that military action could resume if negotiations failed.

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Express Global DeskBy Express Global Desk
Six weeks after a fragile ceasefire paused the Iran conflict, diplomatic efforts to revive talks between the United States and Iran gathered pace on Thursday, with Pakistan intensifying backchannel mediation even as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that military action cou…

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