Pakistan, Qatar working to bring US, Iran back to talks, CNN reports

Mediating states Pakistan and Qatar are working to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table, according to regional sources cited by CNN. The report was carried by Israeli news outlet N12.

Pakistan and Qatar have been serving as mediators between the United States and Iran in recent months, a role documented in previous The Zioneer reports. The latest report, citing regional sources via CNN, indicates the mediating states are pressing to bring both sides back to direct talks. Negotiations have seen periods of optimism and setbacks, with mediators previously expressing that a deal was 'almost across the finish line.' The current effort comes amid regional tensions and US strikes in the Gulf.

• Developing11:22 · 30 JunIran and US agree to resume nuclear talks in Qatar amid ongoing Gulf strikes
• Developing23:29 · 21 JunJournalist: Iran-US talks still ongoing via Pakistani and Qatari mediators
• Developing19:09 · 14 JunPakistan and Qatar express optimism: Iran-US deal 'almost across the finish line'
• Strong21:36 · 14 JunQatari delegation en route to Pakistan amid US-Iran mediation efforts

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