Iran rejects Pak mediation, shifts focus to Qatar as tensions escalate
Iran has rejected Pakistan's offer to mediate in the conflict with the US, instead shifting its focus to Qatar. Tensions in the region have escalated after a US aircraft was downed by Iran and a US airman went missing.
Iran has refused to meet with a US-led delegation in Pakistan, pushing back against the country's attempt to mediate in the conflict. Iran has also called US demands unacceptable. Tensions have increased after a US aircraft was downed and a US airman went missing. Iran may consider mediation by Qatar. The US has not specified its response if the missing airman is harmed. Iran claims to have hit Israeli military targets and can sustain its current stance in the Strait of Hormuz for years.
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