US Hopes for Iran Deal Progress Amid Pakistan Army Chief's Visit
The US Secretary of State expressed optimism regarding progress in ending the war with Iran, coinciding with the visit of Pakistan's army chief. This comes after warnings that negotiations were on the brink of collapse.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope on Thursday of progress on ending the war with Iran, with mediator Pakistan’s army chief due to arrive in the Islamic republic for talks. The expected visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan’s foreign relations, comes a day after US President Donald Trump warned that negotiations to end the war were on the “borderline” between a deal and renewed strikes. “I believe the Pakistanis will be travelling to...